Can a simple CT scan catch lung cancer early in indian smokers?

NCT ID NCT07590440

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will check if low-dose CT scans can find lung cancer early in 1,716 high-risk smokers in India. Participants get a baseline scan, and if anything looks suspicious, they are referred to a team of specialists for follow-up. The goal is to see if this screening method works well in the Indian population and to improve how lung cancer care is delivered.

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 CT scan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that low-dose CT screening effectively catches lung cancer early in high-risk Indian smokers, potentially saving lives through timely treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly cure or treat cancer. Results may not apply to all populations, and false positives could cause unnecessary stress or procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, India

Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029, India

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