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Chest X-Ray vs. CT Scan for Lung Cancer Detection

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Research Sponsored by Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

No prior cancer except nonmelanomatous skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix

No other comorbidity that limits life span to less than 5 years

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 5 years

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares yearly chest CT scans with yearly chest x-rays to see which is better at detecting lung cancer in high-risk patients.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people aged 40-70 who are at high risk of lung cancer, mainly due to a history of heavy smoking. They should have no other cancers (except certain skin or cervical cancers), and expect to live at least another five years. Women must not be pregnant and willing to use contraception.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to find out if yearly chest CT scans are better than yearly chest X-rays for early detection of lung cancer in high-risk patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two screening methods.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves diagnostic procedures rather than medications, side effects may include exposure to radiation, which carries a small risk of causing cancer over time.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had skin cancer or cervical cancer in situ, but no other types.

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I do not have any health conditions that could shorten my life to under 5 years.

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I am between 40 and 70 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 5 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 5 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's HealthcareLead Sponsor

4 Previous Clinical Trials

949 Total Patients Enrolled

Renato V. LaRocca, MD, FACPStudy ChairKentuckiana Cancer Institute, PLLC

Media Library

Chest CT Scan Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00006087 — N/A

Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Chest CT Scan Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00006087 — N/A

Chest CT Scan 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00006087 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there opportunities for patients to participate in this research program currently?

"This clinical trial, which was first listed on November 1st 1999 and last edited on February 6th 2009 is not currently seeking participants; however, there are 1631 other trials actively recruiting at this point in time."

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