Research of Endobronchial Optical Coherence Tomography in Pre-COPD

Launched by SICHUAN PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL · May 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new technique called endobronchial optical coherence tomography (OCT) to help doctors better diagnose a condition known as Pre-COPD, which is an early stage of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Early detection of Pre-COPD is important because it can lead to better management and prevention of COPD, a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The researchers believe that this advanced imaging technique can provide valuable information to identify patients who might be at risk.

To participate in this trial, you need to be a non-smoker aged 65 to 74 with normal lung function and no serious lung diseases other than a small pulmonary nodule found on a chest CT scan. Unfortunately, individuals who cannot undergo a procedure called bronchoscopy, those taking part in other studies, or pregnant women cannot join. If eligible, you can expect to undergo some tests that will help researchers see how well this new method works in diagnosing Pre-COPD. Your participation could help improve diagnosis and treatment for many people in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • non-smoking with normal lung function, no other pulmonary diseases besides pulmonary nodule as indicated by chest computed tomography (CT).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • (1) patients with contraindication of bronchoscopy, (2) patients who are participating in other clinical studies, (3) patients with poor compliance who are believed by the researchers to be unable to cooperate for the completion of the examination and follow-up, and (4) women who were pregnant.