Detection of Early Metastases in Patients With Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Detecting very early metastases in bone marrow and/or lymph nodes may help doctors plan better treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. PURPOSE: Clinical trial to detect the presence of metastatic cancer in patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer that has not been previously treated.
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Checked against the public recordLast updated Jun 29, 2016 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Observational
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Study sponsor
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Not specified
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- Interventions being studied
- Genetic: reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction; Other: immunohistochemistry staining method
How this study is categorized
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Who may be able to participate
The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.
- Clinical stage I proven or suspected new non-small cell lung carcinoma T1 or T2 primary N1 or N2 lymph nodes \<1cm on CT or negative mediastinoscopy
- ≥ 5 years since prior chemo or XRT; no prior mediastinal or chest XRT.
- ≥ 18 years of age
- No history of previous lung cancer or concomitant malignancy
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at The University of IowaIowa City, Iowa
- Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of MarylandBaltimore, Maryland
- University of Minnesota Cancer CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolMinneapolis, Minnesota
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - ColumbiaColumbia, Missouri
- Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt Louis, Missouri
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New York
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, New York
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNCChapel Hill, North Carolina
- Duke Comprehensive Cancer CenterDurham, North Carolina
Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Jun 29, 2016. Always confirm current availability with the study team.