Effectiveness of Bronchoscopic Interventions for Malignant Airway Obstruction

Comparative Effectiveness of Bronchoscopic Interventions for Malignant Airway Obstruction

The goal of this clinical research study is learn about side effects and the success of bronchoscopies when performed in cancer patients with and without symptoms.

This is an investigational study.

Up to 110 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

If participant agrees to take part in this study, researchers will collect information from participant's medical records.

Length of Study:

Researchers will continue to collect participant's medical information for up to 2 years.

Additional Information:

Participant's data will be kept in a database on a password-protected computer in a secure office. This information will only be available to the study doctors and staff.

Inclusion Criteria:

° All patients undergoing interventional bronchoscopy during the first 12 months will be enrolled, with follow-up occurring out to 2 years from the study startup (the duration of the grant).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years,
• Inability to participate in telephone follow-up