Are tiny plastics in our lungs fueling lung cancer?

NCT ID NCT06530615

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at microplastic particles in the lungs of 119 patients, both with and without lung cancer. Researchers will collect fluid from the lungs during a routine procedure to measure how much plastic is there and what types. The goal is to understand if microplastic pollution is linked to lung cancer risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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