Can a simple CT scan catch lung cancer early in HIV smokers?
NCT ID NCT01207986
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in HIV-positive people who are heavy smokers. Researchers scanned 450 participants to see how many had lung cancer and what types were found. The goal was to learn if this screening method is useful for this high-risk group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that low-dose CT scans are a useful tool for catching lung cancer early in HIV-positive people with a history of heavy smoking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study, not a large trial. It only looks at detection rates, not whether earlier diagnosis actually improves survival or reduces harm.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Makinson
Montpellier, 34, France
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