Biomarker Screening for Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Screening

Recruiting Observational Study
Lung Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
3,606 (estimated)
Sponsor
NYU Langone Health · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people to help study tests that use biomarkers to find lung cancer early. Participants will either be at high or low risk for lung cancer or have suspicious lung nodules needing evaluation.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at high- or low-risk for lung cancer
  • I have a smoking history of 20 pack years or more
  • I am 50 years or older with less than 20 pack years of smoking
  • I have been referred for evaluation of suspicious lung nodules

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant
  • I have a prior cancer other than nonmelanoma skin cancer

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

RATIONALE: Screening tests that use biomarkers may help doctors find tumor cells early and plan effective treatment for lung cancer. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying biomarkers in screening participants for lung cancer.

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Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Screening Cohort * At high- or low-risk for lung cancer * Smoking history ≥ 20 pack years\* * With or without workplace exposure to asbestos * NOTE: \* Participants with \< 20 pack years of smoking are eligible if 50 years of age or older * Rule-Out Lung cancer …
Contacts

James J. Tsay, MD, MSc

212-598-6351

Jun-Chieh.Tsay@nyulangone.org

CONTACT

Rosemary M Schluger

212-263-0255

rosemary.schluger@nyulangone.org

CONTACT