Plain-English translation of NCT06974981 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ ยท Source last updated ยท Translation generated ยท How we translate trials
This is an observational study โ meaning researchers are watching and collecting information rather than testing a new medication. The study follows 420 people who are getting lung cancer screening to see how well screening clinics can identify patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition affecting breathing). Researchers will gather information about lung health, breathing tests, and medical history to learn whether lung cancer screening visits are a good opportunity to catch and manage COPD earlier.
Many people have COPD without knowing it, and others aren't getting proper treatment. This study aims to find out whether existing lung cancer screening programs can be used as a way to identify these patients and improve their care.
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You will have two main study visits: one at the start and another 12โ15 months later. At baseline, you'll complete breathing tests (spirometry and a six-minute walk test if you haven't had one recently), give a blood sample, and fill out questionnaires about respiratory symptoms, smoking history, and lung health. You'll also receive a standard low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening as part of routine care. The follow-up visit collects similar information to track how your health and screening follow-up have progressed over time.
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United States
Sponsor
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Collaborators
AstraZeneca
Enrollment target
~420 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
50 Years โ 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Julie Barta, MD, ATSF
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
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