NCT02540694

Brief Summary

Rationale: Endosonography with mediastinal/ hilar nodal sampling is the test of choice to diagnose sarcoidosis stage I and II - in case tissue verification of noncaseating granulomas is indicated. However, the optimal endosonographic approach (endobronchial or transoesophageal) for mediastinal nodal sampling is under discussion. Secondly, which needle size or type provides optimal tissue sample quality for granuloma detection is unknown. The novel 25 Gauge (G) beveled ProCore needle, allows tissue acquisition of small core biopsies in addition to cytological aspirates. Hypotheses:

  1. 1.Esophageal ultrasound guided (EUS-B) sampling of intrathoracic lymph nodes has a 14% higher granuloma detection rate compared to endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided nodal sampling in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.
  2. 2.25G ProCore needles provide superior sample quality compared to conventional 22G needles in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.
  3. 3.The granuloma detection rate of endobronchial (EBUS) guided sampling of intrathoracic lymph nodes compared to esophageal (EUS-B using the EBUS scope) guided sampling in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.
  4. 4.Sample quality of conventional 22G vs. 25G ProCore needles in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
350

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2015

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2015

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 31, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 4, 2015

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2017

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

September 4, 2015

Status Verified

September 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

August 31, 2015

Last Update Submit

September 3, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • The granuloma detection rate of endobronchial (EBUS) guided sampling of intrathoracic lymph nodes compared to esophageal (EUS-B using the EBUS scope) guided sampling in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.

    2 weeks after the endosonography procedure.

  • Sample quality of conventional 22G vs. 25G ProCore needles in patients with suspected sarcoidosis stage I/II.

    The sample quality will be assessed by two independent reference pathologists. The performance of each needle (25 ProCore / standard 22 G) will be scored on five items (the modified Mair score).

    9 months after inclusion of last patient.

Study Arms (4)

EBUS-TBNA using 22G needle

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

EBUS-TBNA using 22G needle (transbronchial route)

Device: Endosonography

EBUS-TBNA using 25G ProCore needle

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

EBUS-TBNA using 25G ProCore needle (transbronchial route)

Device: Endosonography

EUS-B-FNA using 22G needle

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

EUS-B-FNA using 22G needle (transoesophageal route)

Device: Endosonography

EUS-B-FNA using 25G ProCOre needle

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

EUS-B-FNA using 25G ProCOre needle (transoesophageal route)

Device: Endosonography

Interventions

Also known as: EBUS, EUS-B
EBUS-TBNA using 22G needleEBUS-TBNA using 25G ProCore needleEUS-B-FNA using 22G needleEUS-B-FNA using 25G ProCOre needle

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical and radiologic suspicion of sarcoidosis stage I (mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy) or stage II (lymphadenopathy and interparenchymal abnormalities)
  • Indication for tissue verification of noncaseating granuloma's
  • Provision of a written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Life expectancy of less than 6 months
  • Obvious organ involvement of sarcoidosis with the possibility to confirm granulomas with a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure (eg skin lesion or superficial lymph node)
  • Positive acid-fast bacilli sputum test
  • Contra-indication for endosonography
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Academic Medical Center

Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Crombag LMM, Mooij-Kalverda K, Szlubowski A, Gnass M, Tournoy KG, Sun J, Oki M, Ninaber MK, Steinfort DP, Jennings BR, Liberman M, Bilaceroglu S, Bonta PI, Korevaar DA, Trisolini R, Annema JT. EBUS versus EUS-B for diagnosing sarcoidosis: The International Sarcoidosis Assessment (ISA) randomized clinical trial. Respirology. 2022 Feb;27(2):152-160. doi: 10.1111/resp.14182. Epub 2021 Nov 17.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sarcoidosis

Interventions

Endosonography

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lymphoproliferative DisordersLymphatic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesHypersensitivity, DelayedHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

UltrasonographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosis

Study Officials

  • Jouke T Annema, Prof

    Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Laurence MM Crombag, MD

CONTACT

Jouke T Annema, Prof

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 31, 2015

First Posted

September 4, 2015

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion

November 1, 2017

Study Completion

June 1, 2018

Last Updated

September 4, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-09

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