Lung cancer screening on wheels: can mobile vans save more lives?
NCT ID NCT07015151
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a mobile van with a CT scanner can help more people get screened for lung cancer, especially those who are socially disadvantaged. Over 4,300 heavy smokers aged 50-74 will be randomly assigned to either the mobile unit or a hospital. The goal is to see if the mobile approach reaches more vulnerable populations and improves early detection.
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 chest CT scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that mobile screening vans are an effective way to reach people who might otherwise miss early lung cancer detection, potentially saving lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large trial but focuses on participation rates, not directly on cancer outcomes. The mobile unit may not be as effective as hospital-based screening in detecting cancer.
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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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" Centre de dépistage mobile " - Hôpital Lyon Sud
RECRUITINGPierre-Bénite, 69310, France
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Service de Pneumologie " Centre de dépistage non mobile " - Hôpital Lyon Sud
RECRUITINGPierre-Bénite, 69310, France