Temple Health Chest Initiative (THCI 2.0) - Lung Cancer Screening Project With COPD Detection

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is highly prevalent globally, with considerable morbidity and mortality associated. In the US, it is the 4th leading cause of death, as well as contributing to significant costs on healthcare utilization including hospitalization. Population-based screening for COPD has not been recommended by the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF). However, LDCT screening for lung cancer in patients aged 50- 80 with ≥ 20 pack year smoking has been shown to improve survival. COPD is highly prevalent within LCS programs, with estimated rates of obstructive lung function of up to 59% and evidence of emphysema on CT scan in around 70%.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• 50 to 80 years old

• Screened for early lung cancer using low dose CT imaging

Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
Temple University Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
RECRUITING
Philadelphia
Contact Information
Primary
Lauren Miller, BS
lauren.e.miller@temple.edu
215-707-4821
Backup
Stephanie Yerkes, BA
stephanie.yerkes@temple.edu
215-707-2357
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 1000
Treatments
Pulmonary function testing
If the patient does have airflow obstruction (any severity) they will be contacted to complete additional questionnaires.
Sponsors
Leads: Temple University

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