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New treatment option for Lung Cancer
Official title Lung Cancer Screening in HIgh Risk nonsmokErs by Artificial inteLligence Device
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06295497
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Lung cancer screening is currently not recommended in non-smokers due to paucity of evidence. Emerging evidence suggests that first-degree family history is a strong risk factor for lung cancer in Asian non-smokers.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- Age 50-75 years old
- Non-smoker (defined as less than 100 cigarettes in lifetime)
- Having a first-degree family history of lung cancer
- Physically fit for curative treatment if early-staged lung cancer is found
You likely can't join if
- Patients who meet any of the following exclusion criteria at screening are not eligible to be enrolled in this study:
- History of malignancy
- Smoking history (defined as more than 100 cigarettes in lifetime)
- Clinical symptoms suspicious for lung cancer e.g. haemoptysis, chest pain, weight loss
- Medical comorbidities that preclude curative treatment (surgery) for lung cancer, such as severe heart disease, acute or chronic respiratory failure...
- Pregnant ladies or ladies planning for conception
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- Age 50-75 years old
- Non-smoker (defined as less than 100 cigarettes in lifetime)
- Having a first-degree family history of lung cancer
- Physically fit for curative treatment if early-staged lung cancer is found
- Able to provide written informed consent
- Consent to follow up visits and follow up CT scan if indicated
- Consent to blood taking for translational research
- Patients who meet any of the following exclusion criteria at screening are not eligible to be enrolled in this study:
- History of malignancy
- Smoking history (defined as more than 100 cigarettes in lifetime)
- Clinical symptoms suspicious for lung cancer e.g. haemoptysis, chest pain, weight loss
- Medical comorbidities that preclude curative treatment (surgery) for lung cancer, such as severe heart disease, acute or chronic respiratory failure, home oxygen therapy, bleeding disorder
- Pregnant ladies or ladies planning for conception
- History of tuberculosis or interstitial lung disease
- Pneumonia requiring antibiotic treatment within the last 12 weeks
- CT thorax or chest performed within 2 years (including LDCT, PET-CT, MRI thorax or suspicious of lung cancer)
- Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 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.