Breath test may one day spot lung cancer, early study hints
NCT ID NCT07532447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at chemical fingerprints (metabolites) in blood, lung tissue, and exhaled breath from 74 people with either non-small cell lung cancer or harmless lung nodules. The goal was to find differences that could help diagnose lung cancer without invasive procedures. Researchers used advanced lab techniques to compare samples from 22 cancer patients and 20 controls. This is a completed, small-scale study that does not test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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74 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with non-small cell lung cancer and benign pulmonary nodules
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer or benign pulmonary nodules Exclusion Criteria: Metastatic lung cancer
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Ürümqi, 830000, China
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