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CompletedNot applicableNCT02380196
Official study title

The Utility of Circulating Tumor Cells as Confirmation of Pathologic Diagnosis in Patients With Suspected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Study summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether circulating tumor cells (CTCs) can be used as a non-invasive means of confirming pathologic diagnosis in early-stage (Stage I) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients scheduled to undergo surgical intervention will have blood samples obtained to test for CTCs. Presence of CTCs will be compared to final pathologic diagnosis based on surgical specimens to assess the sensitivity of using CTCs alone to make a definitive diagnosis.

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Main goalNot specified

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedNot specified

The study team can explain what participation involves.

Who it may be forNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) · Early-stage or resectable

These are broad labels—not an eligibility decision.

Checked against the public recordLast updated Apr 15, 2020 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Completed

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What kind of study?Not applicable

Observational

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

Study sponsor

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Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose
Not specified
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Interventions being studied
Not specified
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How this study is categorized

These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.

Cancer type
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)→
Disease setting
Early-stage or resectable→
Treatment approach
Surgery→
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Public criteria

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.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria

1. Clinical diagnosis of stage I NSCLC a. Only patients with a pathologically confirmed NSCLC will be retained for data analysis b. Should pathologic diagnosis reveal a more advanced stage, these subjects will remain in the study 2. 18 years of age 3. Ability to read and sign informed consent 4. Both men and women and members of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial.

Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria

1. Prior cancer diagnosis, excluding previously treated non-melanoma skin cancer 2. Prior or ongoing treatment of the clinically diagnosed cancer

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

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Study sites

U.S. locations

  • Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Apr 15, 2020. Always confirm current availability with the study team.

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