New Blood Test for Diagnosing Lung Cancer
Signature Development and Validation Protocol for an Epigenetic Assay in Diagnosing Lung Cancer
Recruiting
Observational Study
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening
Healthy Volunteers (HV)
Unhealthy Volunteers
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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 750 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people 18 years and older to help test a new blood test that may help diagnose lung cancer. Participants will provide blood samples, complete questionnaires, and have their medical records reviewed over about 5 years.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I am a patient at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- I am willing and able to consent to study procedures
- I can speak and understand English
You may not be able to join if
- I am younger than 18 years old
- I am not a patient at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- I cannot consent to study procedures
- I cannot speak or understand English
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
The purpose of this research study is to test a new process for diagnosing lung cancer by examining changes to your DNA that can be detected from a blood test. The information we learn by doing this study could potentially help people in the future.
Participants in this study will have blood samples collected, have their medical records reviewed by study personnel and fill out questionnaires at d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years old or older
* Patient at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
* Willing and able to consent to study procedures listed in the protocol
* Ability to speak and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Younger than 18 years old
* Patient not care…
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