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Low Dose CT Scans for Lung Cancer Detection in Firefighters
Study Summary
This trial will compare CT scan findings of firefighters to a control group, and see if there is a relationship between work exposure and findings. They will also test a method to better identify high-risk patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age restriction for enrolment in this medical experiment?
"Adhering to the requirements of this research, participants must be aged between 40 and 80 years old."
Is admission to this experiment open at present?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data indicates that this research project, which was originally posted on March 2nd 2021, is actively recruiting patients at the moment. 850 participants are needed from a single clinical trial location."
Does this investigation invite participation from the public?
"The current research project is looking to enrol 850 individuals between the ages of 40 and 80 that suffer from a respiratory malady. In order to qualify, participants should be firefighters or former firefighters in the Boston region, with no personal experience of lung cancer. Additionally they need to accept an LDCT screening at MGH or supply evidence of recent LDCT results carried out elsewhere, alongside being willing to provide images for study use. Lastly, candidates must have either attained their fortieth year or completed ten years as fire personnel before participation can begin."
What is the cap on patient participation for this clinical experiment?
"Correct. According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical trial is actively searching for participants after having been posted in March of 2021 and updated most recently in November 2022. 850 patients are being recruited from a single location."
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