Cryoebus study

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A Novel Approach to Mediastinal Cryobiopsy: Through-the-Channel Cryoprobe Extraction Without Bronchoscope Removal

• IRAS ID

  360303

• Contact name

  Miguel Angel Ariza Prota

• Contact email

  arizamiguel@hotmail.com

• Sponsor organisation

  Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA)

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 2 months, 12 days

• Research summary

  This study will be collecting and analysing clinically collected data from patients who have been recommended a mediastinal biopsy for the evaluation of their condition. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a new biopsy technique that is routinely used within the NHS called Through-the-Channel Cryoprobe Extraction (TTCE) in mediastinal cryobiopsy. This method allows sample retrieval without removing the bronchoscope, potentially improving the efficiency and safety of the procedure. NHS hospitals collect data from this method as part of clinical care. This study will use this data to answer the research questions.

• REC name

  London - Queen Square Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  25/PR/1479

• Date of REC Opinion

  8 Dec 2025

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion