Yearly CT scans aim to catch lung cancer early in mexican smokers and Wood-Smoke exposed

NCT ID NCT06535451

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will give yearly low-dose CT scans to 1,000 people in Mexico who are at high risk for lung cancer—including heavy smokers, former smokers, and those exposed to wood smoke. The goal is to see if regular screening can find lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. Participants will also have lung function tests and blood tests over three years, with follow-up lasting up to 10 years.

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 (LDCT) scan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that annual LDCT screening helps catch lung cancer earlier in high-risk populations, potentially improving survival rates.
What could go wrong: This is an observational screening study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that screening reduces deaths, and false positives could cause unnecessary anxiety 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

Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (INCan) Mexico
RECRUITING

Mexico City, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico

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