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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase IV NCT07761351

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Percutaneous CT-Guided Biopsy and Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Percutaneous CT-Guided Biopsy and Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy — Recruiting • Phase IV • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT07761351.

📅 02 Sep 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase IV
NCT ID
NCT07761351
Sponsor
Intuitive Surgical
Start
2026-08-28
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Percutaneous CT-Guided Biopsy and Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy — Recruiting • Phase IV • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT07761351.
  • What is being tested: The ENCOMPASS study compares diagnostic accuracy and safety outcomes between CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy and shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT for obtaining tissue samples from small pulmonary nodules (≤2 cm).
  • Patient eligibility overview: The trial includes patients requiring biopsy of pulmonary nodules 2 cm or smaller, representing a clinically challenging population where nodule accessibility and diagnostic yield are typically compromised compared to larger lesions.
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What This Trial Is Studying

The ENCOMPASS study is a post-market, multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing two established approaches for obtaining a biopsy of small pulmonary nodules (≤2 cm): CT-guided percutaneous lung nodule biopsy and shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT (ssRAB with CBCT).

Eligibility Snapshot
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  • Patient is aged 18 years or older at time of consent. 2. Diagnostic nodule biopsy(s) indicated per multidisciplinary team (or equivalent). 3. Target pulmonary nodule ≤2 cm in largest diameter.
  • Patient is willing and able to give written informed consent for clinical study participation.

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