An observational study in Respiratory Disease, sponsored by University of Edinburgh. Recruiting at 1 site in United Kingdom. Open to participants aged 16 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-21.
Sponsored by University of Edinburgh · Observational
Brief summary The goal of this Feasibility study is to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of three years. The investigators wish to collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study
Primary outcomes
Secondary outcomes
There are no additional samples or time commitments from the participants in Group 1.
The participants in Group 2 will be asked to answer a short questionnaire about their experience in performing bronchoscopies and will be asked to wear a sensory glove during the bronchoscopy procedure to capture their hand movements.
Bronchoscopy is a procedure for visualising the inside of the lung and airways. During bronchoscopy, a thin tube is passed through the patient's mouth or nose, down the throat and into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as inflammation. Additionally, samples may be taken from inside the lungs.
Success rate of bronchoscopy relies on the practitioners experience. Patients undergoing bronchoscopy performed by novice bronchoscopists have an increased complication rate. Data from clinical practice suggest that bronchoscopy has a prolonged learning curve and trainees should perform a number of procedures, under supervision, to learn the technique.
In this study the investigators aim to capture bronchoscopy data from patients (Group1) and bronchoscopists (Group 2) over a period of 3 years. The investigators will collect the pre-procedure CT scans and endoscopy videos of 300 patients. Up to 20 bronchoscopists will take part in the study by answering a short questionnaire on their experience and wearing sensorized gloves which will record their hand movements during the procedure. the investigators aim to use this data to develop computer algorithms and simulators that will assist in the training of new bronchoscopists, decreasing the time required to learn the technique and improving patient safety.
359 studies on the registry are indexed under Respiration Disorders; 64 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 320 is above the median of 250 across 134 observational studies indexed under Respiration Disorders.
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Group 1- Patients undergoing a routine, clinically indicated bronchoscopy procedure
Group 2- Clinicians currently involved in performing bronchoscopy procedures
Inclusion Criteria Group 1
Exclusion Criteria Group 1 - Patients who have not had a CT scan in the 8 weeks prior to the procedure
Inclusion Criteria Group 2
- Suitably qualified bronchoscopists, this may include trainee bronchoscopists
Exclusion Criteria Group 2
Up to 300 patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures. Patients will be asked permission to access previous CT scans and record video from the bronchoscopy procedure.
Up to 20 bronchoscopists. These participants will be asked a to complete a short questionnaire on their experience and will wear a sensorized glove to capture their hand movements during the procedure
To collect imaging data from patients undergoing routine bronchoscopy procedures
The bronchoscopy images will be recorded using a screen capture device
Time frame: up to 1 hour
to collect movement data from clinicians performing the routine bronchoscopy procedures
A sensory glove will be worn by the clinicians to capture their hand movements during the routine bronchoscopy
Time frame: up to 1 hour
Integrate the data gathered with procedure guidelines to develop a representation of procedure success using machine learning algorithms
Develop machine learning algorithms to
Time frame: 1 year after completion of data collection
Investigate the feasibility of developing models of bronchoscopy procedures to develop training tools in the future.
Once data has been analysed investigate whether this can be used to develop training tools for future clinicians
Time frame: 1 year after completion of data collection
Plan to share: No — Data generated by the study (including personal data) will not be transferred to external individuals or organisations outside of the sponsoring organisations
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Started May 2025 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2026, 19 months after the start.
Of 60 non-industry observational studies under Respiration Disorders, half reached primary completion within 32 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 14 and three quarters within 60. This study's planned 19 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 75 studies reached it within 26 months; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 55.
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