Clinical trials: Fine-needle Aspiration
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Fine Needle aSpiration of Lymph nodEs to Study vAccine-induced Immunity
Rationale Causing a wide range of infectious diseases, including pneumonia, otitis media and meningitis, S. pneumoniae represents an important global health problem.
- Trial name
- SEA (NCT06202703)
- Testing
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Liver Biopsy
Liver Biopsy Using a 19 Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy Needle
A 19 gauge FNB needle, using same technique as with 22 gauge needle, to obtain liver histological specimen in regards to core length and the number of Complete Portal Triads.
- Trial name
- NCT03910790
- Testing
- 19 gauge needle liver biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pancreatic Cyst
Percutaneous Versus EUS FNAC in Pancreatic Masses
We aim to evaluate the role of Ultrasound-guided (USG) fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in diagnosis of pancreatic masses compared to endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pancreatic Cyst, Pancreatic Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT04623749
- Testing
- US, EUS
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ola Kamal Mohammed Galal
Immunity, Cellular
Analysis of Antigen Specific B Cell Responses to Immunization With Influenza Virus Vaccine
Immunization with the inactivated influenza vaccine with blood samples collected at 7 visits (baseline, day 7, 14, 28, 60, 90 and 180, fine needle aspiration (FNAs) from axillary lymph nodes at baseline, days, 4, 14, 28, 60 and…
- Trial name
- NCT03748524
- Testing
- Influenza Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenopathy
Beacon BNX™ Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Needle vs SharkCore™ Needle
The primary objective of this proposed prospective randomized, multi-center study is to evaluate the capability of the new 22G SharkCore™ needle to obtain tissue specimens and to compare its performance against the standard 22G…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenopathy, Cholangiocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02872831
- Testing
- 22G SharkCore™ needle, 22G BNX EUS-FNA Needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Pancreatic Neoplasm
Core Biopsy Endo Sonography Study Evaluation of the Significance of the Pro-core® Needle
The study is designed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a new designed endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) Core biopsy aspiration needle in comparison to a conventional EUS aspiration needle in GI-tumors.
- Trial name
- COS (NCT02181140)
- Testing
- EUS guided FNA and fine needle punction
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Breast Cancer
RPFNA Assessment of Exercise Effect in Breast Cancer
This study is being done to see if the investigators can measure changes that occur in breast tissue when women at risk of developing breast cancer start an exercise program.
- Trial name
- NCT01961128
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Diagnoses Diseases, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications
19 Versus 22-Gauge Needle for EUS-LB
Chronic liver disorders (CLD) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals in the US. Though serologic analysis will often lead to a conclusive diagnosis, liver biopsy remains an important method for helping to…
- Conditions
- Diagnoses Diseases, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications, Liver Diseases
- Trial name
- EUSLB1922 (NCT02967991)
- Testing
- EUS-guided liver biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Cancer, Thyroid
Use of an In Vivo Optical Probe to Discriminate Benign From Malignant Thyroid Nodules
This study will investigate the usefulness of an optical probe in the differentiation of thyroid cancer from normal thyroid tissue in a thyroidectomy specimen.
- Trial name
- NCT01401855
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
The Malignant Lesions and Non-malignant Lesions of Pancreas, Bile Duct, Liver and Lymph Node
An Artificial Intelligence System for ROSE of EUS-FNA Sample: a Prospective, Multicenter, Diagnostic Study.
This is an observational study with a prospective, multicenter, disgnostic design. An artificial intelligence system named ROSE-AI system was developed using cytopathological slide images taken by microscope camera or smartphone…
- Trial name
- ROSE，EUS-FNA (NCT06718725)
- Testing
- ROSE-AI system
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Diagnostic Self Evaluation
Diagnostic Efficiency of Touch Imprints Versus Smears
Cytopathologists work along with radiologist in the diagnosis of lesions. Rapid on site interpretation (ROSE) of fine needle aspiration (FNA) smears of radiologically suspicious lesions is a common clinical practice.
- Trial name
- NCT03224910
- Testing
- Cytologic techniques used for rapid on site interpretation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Healthy, Male Infertility
HOP-2A - Intratesticular Hormone Levels
The purpose of this investigational study is to find out what hormones are present in healthy male testicles using fine needle aspiration.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Male Infertility, Prostate Disease
- Trial name
- HOP-2A (NCT00756561)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Satisfaction, Personal
3D Thyroid Education Model for Student
The purpose of our study is to develop a high-fidelity thyroid education model, that can be utilized for medical students/ PGY doctors/ residents training.
- Trial name
- NCT06147011
- Testing
- 3D printed educational model
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University
Pancreatic Neoplasms
22 G - 25 G SINS Trial for Pancreatic Masses
After patients have been screened and have signed informed consent, they will be taken to the endoscopy suite. Once the decision has been made to proceed with Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), the subject will be randomized to 1 of 4…
- Trial name
- SINS (NCT02424838)
- Testing
- EUS-FNA of pancreatic masses, 22 gauge needle, 25 gauge needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Breast Cancer
High Risk Breast Clinic: Protocol for Women at Increased Risk for Developing Breast Cancer
The overall goal of this project is to develop an integrative system of breast cancer risk assessment based on epidemiologic and biologic risk variables, as well as to develop or refine risk biomarkers which may be useful in…
- Trial name
- NCT00291096
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Efficacy, Self
Diagnostic Efficacy Of 3 EUS-FNB Techniques
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a widely recognized tool for over 30 years for diagnosing intra-abdominal lesions and gastrointestinal cancers, especially pancreatic neoplasia.
- Trial name
- NCT05825729
- Testing
- Dry suction technique (A), Slow-pull technique (B), Wet suction technique (C)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Insular Gran Canaria
Diagnoses Disease
Atypia of Undetermined Significance (AUS) / Follicular Lesion of Undetermined Significance (FLUS)
According to the guidelines for reporting thyroid fine needle aspirations known as The Bethesda System, the category of atypical cells known as AUS/ FLUS category has an estimated rate of 5 to 15% for malignancy.
- Trial name
- NCT03224754
- Testing
- Determination of risk of malignancy of these thyroid lesions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Indeterminate Thyroid Cytology
Validation of a Multi-Genetic Test for the Diagnosis of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules
A clinical trial is proposed, to clinically validate the diagnostic performance of a new genetic test developed in Chile. It will determine the nature of thyroid nodules that have been informed as indeterminate by cytology…
- Trial name
- CT-DS (NCT03061318)
- Where
- 9 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 3,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hernán González
Thyroid Nodule
Virtual Reality Glasses on Applied During Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Applied During Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy on Anxiety Level, Pain Intensity and Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT06823687
- Testing
- Virtual reality glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
Cancer of Pancreas, Cancer of Stomach
Wet Heparinized Suction for Abdominal Cancer
The purpose of this research is to compare the amount and quality of tissue obtained by EUS-FNB when the device is flushed with an anticoagulant or "blood thinner" vs.
- Conditions
- Cancer of Pancreas, Cancer of Stomach, Cancer of Esophagus, Cancer of Liver
- Trial name
- EUS Heparin (NCT05041335)
- Testing
- wet heparinzed suction, Microsieve, No heparin flush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute