Can a simple CT scan catch lung cancer before It's too late?

NCT ID NCT07513818

First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study is testing whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people at high risk. About 20,000 adults aged 50-74 who are current or former heavy smokers will get a CT scan at the start, then again after 1 and 3 years. The goal is to see how many lung cancers are detected through this screening program.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • HCL - Hôpital Lyon Sud

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    Lyon, France, 69495, France

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  • Hôpital Cochin

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    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France

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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 regular low-dose CT scans help catch lung cancer early in heavy smokers, potentially saving lives through earlier treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a large screening study, not a treatment trial. It may find many harmless nodules, leading to unnecessary follow-ups or anxiety. Also, results may not apply to other countries or lower-risk groups.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

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