Can tracking lung nodules save lives? new study maps care in latin america

NCT ID NCT05091437

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: AstraZeneca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how lung nodules are found and managed in hospitals across Latin America. Researchers tracked 562 adults to see how long it takes from finding a nodule to getting a diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to understand current practices and find ways to speed up early lung cancer detection.

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 study could highlight gaps and opportunities in lung nodule management, potentially guiding policies to catch lung cancer earlier in Latin America.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PULMONARY NODULES

Contacts and locations

Locations

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CABA, Argentina
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Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Antofagasta, Chile
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Concepción, Chile
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Bogotá, Colombia
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Cundinamarca, Colombia
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San José, Costa Rica
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Estado de México, Mexico
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Panama City, Panama

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