Can a breath test replace scans for lung cancer? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07218601

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new technology called an electronic nose (E-Nose) that analyzes chemicals in a person's breath. Researchers want to see if it can accurately measure how well lung cancer responds to treatment and if the cancer comes back. The study involves 60 adults with non-small cell lung cancer who will provide breath samples before and after treatment and during follow-up. The E-Nose is completely non-invasive, so there are no physical risks from the test itself.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Electronic nose (E-Nose) breath analysis

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive breath test to monitor lung cancer treatment response and detect recurrence early, reducing the need for frequent scans or biopsies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The technology is still experimental and may not be accurate enough to replace standard monitoring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)

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    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)

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    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)

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    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)

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    Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (All Protocol Activities)

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    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)

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    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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