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Keep this study
Lead
Washington University School of Medicine
With
Boston Scientific Corporation
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patients with central lung lesion 1cm in size or larger identified on chest CT with the intention to undergo bronchoscopic evaluation and biopsy. The decision to pursue biopsy will be made by the treating physician and agreed upon by the patient.
Are at least 18 years old
Are able to provide informed consent
Are not pregnant as confirmed by bHCG testing prior to procedure
You may not be if
Patients who refuse to participate
Are less than 18 years of age
Are pregnant
Are physically unable to tolerate flexible bronchoscopy or moderate sedation as determined by the bronchoscopist
Are unable to provide informed consent
Are on anticoagulant medications and who cannot safely discontinue their medication prior to their procedure at the recommendation of their treating physician
