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Lung Cancer Screening for Current and Former Smokers Study

In this study, we will collect blood samples to help us learn if a blood test can be used to identify lung cancers. We also want to learn if a blood test can help us identify other types of cancers and health conditions.

Age & Gender

50 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

The study would involve a blood draw, medical record review and you will be asked some questions about your health. There will also be a 12-month medical record review and possible additional follow-up.

Incentives

up to $64 visa gift card

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
maximum of 6 years

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

You are a current or former smoker
You have greater than or equal to 20 pack-years (pack years = number of packs per day X number of years smoked)
You are 50 years or older

Not eligible if:

You've had treatment for cancer within the past year
You have a history of hematologic malignancies or myelodysplasia
You have had organ tissue transplantation
You have had a blood product transfusion within the past 120 days
You are currently pregnant

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus
460 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Long
Radiology - Research

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Bladder, Colorectal, Head and Neck, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Pancreatic, Stomach and Esophageal)
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Lungs and Breathing
Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)

IRB Number

22-3007

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT04825834