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Optimal Number of Pleural Biopsies During Pleuroscopy

Optimal Number of Pleural Biopsies During Pleuroscopy

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18 years and older
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Overview

A single-center, non-randomized, prospective observational, pilot study designed to determine what is the optimal number of pleural biopsies to take during pleuroscopy.

Description

After enrollment, participants will undergo pleural biopsies via pleuroscopy. Specimens will be divided into three aliquots (1-3, 4-6, 7-10), which will be sent to pathology. A designated pathologist will evaluate the specimens in each aliquot to determine the number of biopsies required to reach a diagnosis and to obtain sufficient material for biomarker testing (when needed), and determine whether analysis of further aliquots is needed.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Consecutive patients who require pleuroscopies will be enrolled to the study.
  • Age ≥ 18

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to provide informed consent

Study details
    Pleural Diseases

NCT06897878

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

15 October 2025

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