Lung cancer screening for early detection in Latin America
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses low-dose CT scans to find lung cancer early in people at higher risk. If you are 50 or older and have certain risk factors, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You have at least one of these: exposure to wood smoke (100+ hours per year), a family history of lung cancer in a parent or sibling, COPD or emphysema, or a smoking history of 10+ years
- You have not had lung cancer or any other active cancer in the last 5 years
- You have not lost 10% or more of your body weight in the last 6 months
- You are generally healthy enough to potentially receive treatment if needed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial is testing whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people at high risk because of their smoking history. If you join, you will get a special type of chest scan that may help catch lung cancer sooner, when it's easier to treat.
This study checks how well a low-dose CT scan screening program works for women at higher risk of lung cancer. If you qualify, you’ll be screened and asked to return for follow-ups for about 2 years.
This study looks at whether community-based support can help more people get screened for lung cancer. If you are a smoker or used to smoke, this program may help you stay on top of your lung health.
This study offers free lung cancer screening (a CT scan) to people aged 50 and older who are at higher risk due to smoking, wood smoke exposure, or COPD. It aims to catch cancer early, when it's easier to treat.
This study offers mobile low-dose CT scans to help find lung problems early in people at higher risk from smoking. You may be invited because of your age and smoking history, and the results may guide next steps with your care team.
This study is testing a program to find lung cancer early in people who are at high risk because of their smoking history. If you are a smoker or former smoker, you may be able to get screened and catch any problems sooner.
Hear when a new Lung Cancer Screening trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.