Lung cancer patients with addiction history face hidden hurdles – study aims to uncover them

NCT ID NCT07186699

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 39 times

Summary

This study interviews 45 adults with non-small cell lung cancer who also had a past alcohol or substance use disorder (other than tobacco). Researchers want to learn what social factors help or hinder detection and treatment of their cancer. The goal is to identify ways to improve care for this group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Los Angeles General Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

    Contact

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  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors and hospitals better support lung cancer patients who have a history of substance use, potentially improving their access to timely treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage interview study with only 45 people. It is not testing a treatment, so it will not directly change patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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.