4,000 volunteers help scientists hunt lung cancer clues in blood and spit

NCT ID NCT00898313

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026

Summary

This study collects blood, urine, sputum, and lung tissue from 4,000 adults at high risk for lung cancer. Researchers analyze these samples to find DNA changes and other markers that could signal cancer early. The goal is to better understand how lung cancer develops and to create less invasive ways to diagnose it.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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