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NCT Number: NCT07150689

Outcome of Bronchoscopy in FB Aspiration

Outcome of Bronchoscopy in Pediatric patient with foreign body aspiration

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Key information

Conditions

Foreign Body Aspiration Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Aspiration Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

1 day–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • children less than 18 years with suspected foreign body aspiration

Exclusion criteria

  • children with congenital airway anomalies other than foreign body aspiration

Treatment and study plan

Rigid Bronchoscopy

Procedure

Participants will undergo rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia using an age-appropriate rigid bronchoscope. The airway will be systematically inspected. Any identified foreign body will be removed using appropriate retrieval devices (optical forceps, retrieval basket, suction). Post-removal, the airway will be re-examined to confirm clearance and detect trauma.

Flexible scope

Procedure

Participants will undergo flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy under sedation or general anesthesia. The bronchoscope will be inserted transorally or transnasally. The airway will be inspected, and foreign body retrieval attempted using retrieval baskets, forceps, or cryoprobe

Combined Flexible-Rigid Bronchoscopy

Procedure

Initial flexible bronchoscopy will be performed to locate the foreign body and inspect distal airways, followed by rigid bronchoscopy for definitive removal.

Imaging-Guided Bronchoscopy

Procedure

Participants will undergo pre-procedure high-resolution CT or virtual bronchoscopy. Based on imaging, either rigid or flexible bronchoscopy will be performed, targeting the suspected location to reduce procedure time.

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of Successful Foreign Body Removal

    Time frame: During bronchoscopy procedure (intra-operative, within 24 hours of intervention).

    The proportion of patients in whom the foreign body is completely removed during the initial bronchoscopy procedure, as confirmed by direct visualization and/or post-procedure imaging.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Incidence of procedure-related complications (within 24 hours).

    Time frame: Intra-procedure and up to 24 hours post-procedure.

    Number of patients who experience complications such as hypoxia (SpO₂ < 90%), bleeding, airway trauma, pneumothorax, or cardiac arrhythmia.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Outcome of Bronchoscopy in Pediatric Patients With Suspected Foreign Body Aspiration Attending at Assiut University Children Hospital

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 2, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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