Predicting lung function after lung cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how well your lungs work after surgery for lung cancer. It uses special scans and breathing tests to help doctors better predict your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are able to do daily activities with little or no help (ECOG 0-2)
- You are scheduled for lung cancer surgery
- You can have a lung scan (SPECT V/Q) and a CT scan within 8 weeks of joining
- You can have lung function tests within 8 weeks of joining
- You do not have interstitial lung disease and are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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