Clinical trials: Biopsy
Lung Biopsy
Effect of Autologous Blood Patch Injection Versus BioSentry Hydrogel Tract Plug in the Reduction of Pneumothorax Risk Following Lung Biopsy Procedures
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods that are currently used at the end of a CT guided lung biopsy to close the hole on the surface of the lung in order to minimize the chance of air leaking out of the hole.
- Trial name
- NCT02224924
- Testing
- ABPI, BioSentry (formerly known as Bio-Seal) hydrogel Tract Plug
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer
AIM1: Adequate Selection of Patients for Thyroid Biopsy: Evaluation of a Shared Decision Making Conversation Aid
There is an epidemic of thyroid cancer that is harmful to patients and the medical system. The study hypothesizes that the use of an electronic conversation aid during clinical visits can help patients and clinicians collaborate…
- Trial name
- NCT04472026
- Testing
- Counseling using the electronic conversation aid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, NSCLC
EBUS-Miniforceps Biopsy Specimen Acquisition for PD-L1 Testing in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
The incorporation of PD-L1 testing into clinical practice has progressed at a rapid pace, and now offers an additional line of therapy for eligible patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04159025
- Testing
- CoreDx Pulmonary Mini-Forceps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Lung Cancer
Piloting a Virtual Navigation (VN) System for Bronchoscopic Lung Nodule Sampling
The overall goal is to evaluate the role of a Virtual Navigation (VN) system (the Virtual Navigator) in the bronchoscopic evaluation and tissue sampling of lung cancer and other chest lesions at the Penn State Hershey Medical…
- Trial name
- NCT05599321
- Testing
- Virtual Navigation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Breast Abnormalities
The Assessment of Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) in Distinguishing Benign From Malignant Breast Disease
The primary hypothesis of this project is that using molecular breast imaging (MBI) in evaluating women with equivocal mammographic or sonographic findings will demonstrate high specificity in distinguishing benign from malignant…
- Trial name
- NCT01687790
- Testing
- molecular breast imaging (Discovery)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Osteoporosis
Bone Histomorphometry in Postmenopausal Men and Women With Osteoarthritis Undergoing Total Hip Replacement
The primary objective of this study is to determine the incidence of modeling-based bone formation in the femoral neck in participants who have received denosumab and are undergoing total hip replacement (THR).
- Trial name
- NCT02576652
- Testing
- Tetracycline, Demeclocycline, Total Hip Replacement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation
Concentrations of Amiodarone in Fat Tissue During Chronic Treatment
The objective of this study is to determine if concentrations of amiodarone in fat tissue increases constantly over time during chronic treatment with this drug, and if blood concentrations reflect accurately the concentrations…
- Conditions
- Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
- Trial name
- ATACA (NCT00313443)
- Testing
- Fat tissue needle aspiration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Lariboisière
Breast Cancer
SentiMag® Intraoperative Comparison in Breast Cancer
The purpose of this pivotal study is to provide prospective evidence that the SentiMag®/SiennaXP® is safe and non-inferior to the current standard of care for lymph node localization in patients with breast cancer as part of a…
- Trial name
- SentiMagIC (NCT02336737)
- Testing
- SiennaXP, Technetium Tc99m Sulfur Colloid, Isosulfan blue dye
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Endomagnetics Inc
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
PET Imaging of Brain Amyloid in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
This study will determine the level of association between the quantitative estimates of brain uptake of [18F]flutemetamol and the quantitative immunohistochemical estimates of amyloid levels in biopsy samples previously obtained…
- Trial name
- NCT01053312
- Testing
- [18F] Flutemetamol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Hepatic Disease, Renal Disease
Assess Safety and Performance of the Kronos Electrocautery Device for Electrocautery Procedures Following Coaxial Biopsy Procedures
The primary objective for this study is to assess safety and performance of the Kronos Electrocautery Device for electrocautery procedures following coaxial biopsy procedures on areas that include, but are not limited to, liver…
- Trial name
- NCT05593211
- Testing
- Kronos Electrocautery Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Single Pass Inc
Benign Brain Tumor, Malignant Brain Tumor
Evaluation of cCeLL-Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy for Real-time Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Intra-operative evaluation of residual brain tumor currently relies on frozen-section histopathology, which typically requires 20-30 minutes for tissue processing and interpretation, prolonging operative time and increasing…
- Trial name
- cCeLLExvivo (NCT06098248)
- Testing
- cCeLL - Ex vivo
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- VPIX Medical
Lung Cancer
Evaluation of the Bio-Seal Biopsy Track Plug
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Bio-Seal Biopsy Track Plug in a clinical setting for use in lung biopsy procedures to reduce the rate of air leaks, commonly associated with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00527722
- Testing
- Bio-Seal Track Plug, No lung plug
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Intracranial Neoplasm
Accuracy of Robotically Assisted Cranial Biopsies
This is an observational post-market study determining biopsy accuracy in a clinical environment using Cirq® Robotic Alignment Module Cranial.
- Trial name
- NCT05891002
- Testing
- Cirq® Robotic Alignment Module Cranial
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Brainlab AG
Gene Expression
Gene Expression Study Between Two Dermal Injectables Hydroxylapatite Semi-permanent Filler
To compare gene expression stimulated by a semi-permanent filler and a biostimulator via punch biopsy
- Trial name
- Sculptra (NCT05620043)
- Testing
- Sculptra, Radiesse Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer
AIM2: Adequate Selection of Patients for Thyroid Biopsy: Evaluation of a Shared Decision Making Conversation Aid
There is an epidemic of thyroid cancer that is harmful to patients and the medical system. The study hypothesizes that the use of an electronic conversation aid during clinical visits can help patients and clinicians collaborate.
- Trial name
- NCT04463719
- Testing
- Counseling using the electronic conversation aid, counseling by routine care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Skin Laxity, Tissue Degeneration
Histological Evaluation of Human Skin Bx to Assess the Effects of APR Tx as an Adjunct Procedure in Facelift Surgery
The goal of this prospective, single-arm clinical study is to gather quantifiable data on Renuvion's impact on skin elasticity and hydration, indicators of skin quality and estimate the biological skin age using DNA methylation…
- Conditions
- Skin Laxity, Tissue Degeneration, Tissue Breakdown, Collagen Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT06243744
- Testing
- Renuvion APR System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Apyx Medical
Breast Cancer
Assessing Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC) to Differentiate Breast Cancer Breast Cancer From Healthy Breasts
Patients with pending breast biopsies will have the tumor site's tissue dielectric constant (TDC) measured prior to the biopsy. Similar TDC measurements will be made at a standard breast site on the biopsied breast and on…
- Trial name
- NCT04561297
- Testing
- TDC differential value
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University