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Feasibility of Gene Expression Profiling Using Low-volume Lung Aspirate


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Lung Cancer

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Trial Information

Feasibility of Gene Expression Profiling Using Low-volume Lung Aspirate


The investigators will compare results of mutational analysis from a core needle biopsy and
fine needle aspiration.


Inclusion Criteria:



- primary tumor or a metastatic lung lesion requested for mutational analysis

Exclusion Criteria:

- a) lesions located adjacent to the large central bronchi or vessels

- b) peribronchovascular lesions with prominent internal CT air-bronchograms, which
were considered difficult to be avoided by needle pass

- c) lesions in patient with severe respiratory compromise

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

Success rates for mutation analysis

Outcome Time Frame:

one year

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Ho Yun Lee, Dr.

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Samsung Medical Center

Authority:

South Korea: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

2011-10-078

NCT ID:

NCT01482572

Start Date:

January 2012

Completion Date:

December 2014

Related Keywords:

  • Lung Cancer
  • biopsy
  • needle aspiration
  • mutational analysis
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
  • Lung Neoplasms

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