LUNG CARCINOMA

This study is testing if using a Fitbit to track and encourage walking after lung cancer surgery helps patients recover better. Researchers want to see if patients who walk more have fewer complications and a better quality of life after their operation. The study will compare th…

This study is testing whether a new drug called SKB518 can help control lung cancer. About 192 adults with either non-small cell or small cell lung cancer will receive the drug until their cancer worsens or side effects become too severe. Researchers will measure how well the dru…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help doctors determine the best radiation dose for each patient's lung tumor. It aims to see if this personalized approach can better control the cancer and reduce side effects compared to standard dosing. Ab…

This study is testing whether a CPAP breathing device (like those used for sleep apnea) can help keep lung tumors from moving during radiation treatment. Researchers want to see if using CPAP during radiation is more effective than having patients hold their breath, which is the …

This study is testing whether a convenient at-home blood test can help more high-risk smokers get screened for lung cancer. Currently, many people avoid the standard CT scan. Researchers want to see if a positive result from this easier test makes people more willing to get the f…

This study is testing two new blood tests designed to screen for 11 different cancers at the same time. It will enroll 24,000 healthy adults aged 45-75 to see how well these tests work for early detection and to understand how people and their doctors respond to the results. The …

This study is testing whether lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans is practical and acceptable for Black individuals with a history of smoking. Researchers want to see if this screening approach works well for a group that often doesn't qualify for current screening guid…

This study is testing a new imaging dye that attaches to lung cancer cells and glows under a special camera. The goal is to help surgeons see the cancer more clearly during an operation, which could help them remove all of the cancer while leaving more healthy tissue. The trial w…

This study is testing whether people who get screened for breast or lung cancer, or their supportive friends and family, can encourage others to get screened too. Researchers want to see if this 'sphere of influence' approach can increase screening rates, especially for lung canc…

This study is testing if a drug called canakinumab can prevent lung cancer in people who have suspicious, high-risk spots (nodules) in their lungs. About 50 participants will receive injections of the drug every 3 weeks for up to 8 cycles. The main goal is to see if the drug can …

This study is testing whether cancer patients prefer to receive their standard drug treatments at home instead of in a clinic. Researchers want to see if home-based care reduces the burden of travel and improves treatment satisfaction and quality of life for patients. A specializ…

This study is testing if telephone coaching to encourage physical activity helps older adults recover better from lung cancer surgery. It will compare a coaching program to just giving out educational materials. The goal is to see if the coaching improves patients' walking abilit…

This study is testing whether weekly phone calls from a trained support worker can improve the quality of life for Veterans with lung cancer. About 194 Veterans will be randomly assigned to either receive these support calls in addition to their usual care, or to receive only the…

This study collects detailed information about side effects experienced by cancer patients receiving proton radiation therapy. Researchers will follow 5,000 patients to understand both short-term and long-term effects, aiming to predict risks and improve safety for future patient…

This early study aims to see how two new radioactive tracers travel through the body and gather in tumors. Researchers will give a single, tiny dose of one tracer to up to 32 patients with various solid tumors and then use PET/CT scans to track where it goes. The main goal is to …

This study aims to find the best ways to use tobacco quitlines to educate heavy smokers about lung cancer screening. It involves training quitline staff and then referring eligible smokers to educational materials. Researchers will measure how well the information is delivered an…

This study aims to collect and analyze genetic information from people at moderate to high risk for lung cancer. Researchers will use tissue from standard biopsies and saliva or blood samples to build a detailed database of genetic data. The goal is to create a resource for futur…

This study looks back at the medical records of 600 patients who had lung cancer surgery between 2004 and 2019. The goal is to understand if and how the introduction of robotic surgery has changed the types of lung-removing operations surgeons perform. Researchers are comparing r…

This study is testing whether an online self-monitoring platform is a useful tool for cancer patients. It aims to help patients track side effects and concerns about their oral cancer medications while they are at home. The research will see if using the app improves how patients…

This study is testing a new screening tool designed to help patients with advanced lung cancer better understand their illness and communicate their care preferences. Researchers will compare the tool against usual care for 100 patients to see if it leads to more informed discuss…

This study is testing a special type of heart scan to see if radiation therapy for lung or esophageal cancer causes damage to the heart. Researchers will scan patients' hearts before, during, and after their cancer radiation treatment to look for changes. The goal is to learn if …