Lung Cancer Early Detection With Low-dose Computed Tomography in High-risk Individuals: Experience in Mexico
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This prospective study aims to detect early-stage lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in Mexicans aged 50 or older who are current or former heavy smokers, non-smokers exposed to significant wood smoke, or diagnosed with COPD. Annual LDCT, spirometry, and serum biomarker tests will be conducted over 3 years, and a follow-up lasting up to 10 years.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: t
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⁃ Eligible participants over fifty years old and one of the next criteria:
• Current smokers (\>20 pack-years)
• Former smokers (\>20 pack-years) who have quit within the past 15 years,
• Non-smokers exposed to wood smoke more than 100 hours/year
• Patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Locations
Other Locations
Mexico
Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (INCan) Mexico
RECRUITING
Mexico City
Contact Information
Primary
Oscar G Arrieta, M.D., M.Sc.
ogarrieta@gmail.com
5556280400
Backup
Marisol Arroyo Hernández, M.D.
marisol.neumologia@gmail.com
5556280400
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-03-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03-24
Participants
Target number of participants: 1000
Treatments
Screening
Current smokers (\>20 pack-years) or have quit within the past 15 years, non-smokers exposed to wood smoke more than 100 hours/year, or participants diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico