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Official title Feasibility of Cell-Free DNA Liquid Biopsy in Screening High-Risk Patients for Lung Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05384769
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial investigates how practical and doable (feasibility) cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) liquid biopsy is in screening high-risk patients for lung cancer. Currently, a low dose computed tomography (CT) scan is used to screen for lung cancer, however, due to various factors, few high-risk patients are screened.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Documented written informed consent of the participant.
- Age 50-80 years.
- Smoking history of \>= 20 pack-years and if quit, quit within 15 years.
- Received referral for counseling for lung cancer screening and would qualify for LDCT.
- Health Insurance that will pay for a LDCT for lung cancer screening at either City of Hope Duarte, Newport Beach (Newport Diagnostic Imaging), or...
You likely can't join if
- Symptoms of lung cancer.
- Chest CT scan or chest positron emission tomography (PET)/CT within 12 months.
- Any cancer diagnosis within past 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Unable to undergo LDCT at either City of Hope Duarte, Newport Beach, or Lancaster.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Documented written informed consent of the participant.
- Age 50-80 years.
- Smoking history of \>= 20 pack-years and if quit, quit within 15 years.
- Received referral for counseling for lung cancer screening and would qualify for LDCT.
- Health Insurance that will pay for a LDCT for lung cancer screening at either City of Hope Duarte, Newport Beach (Newport Diagnostic Imaging), or Lancaster (Renaissance Imaging/Antelope Valley Outpatient Imaging Center).
- Willingness to provide blood sample.
- English speaking.
- Consent to undergo lung cancer screening with either liquid biopsy (LB) or LDCT.
- Symptoms of lung cancer.
- Chest CT scan or chest positron emission tomography (PET)/CT within 12 months.
- Any cancer diagnosis within past 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Unable to undergo LDCT at either City of Hope Duarte, Newport Beach, or Lancaster.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Duarte, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Duarte, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.