Female Asian Nonsmoker Screening Study
The study team propose to develop a database and biorepository of Asian female never smokers. This population is at increased risk for developing lung cancer but do not meet current lung cancer screening criteria. Study procedures will include up to 3 low-dose CT (LDCT) scans and a blood-based assay with the capability for early detection of cancer. Clinical, demographic and exposure history including possible WTC exposure will also be collected.
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Checked against the public recordLast updated Jun 29, 2026 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
The study is underway but is not accepting new participants.
Observational
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Study sponsor
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Not specified
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
- Interventions being studied
- Not specified
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.
- Age 40-74 years
- Female
- Never Smoker defined as a lifetime exposure of less than 100 cigarettes
- Identify as from Asian descent, defined as having reported ancestry or race from the continent of Asia. Individuals with mixed heritage are eligible.
- Prior history of lung cancer.
- Treatment for, or advisement by a physician of evidence of any cancer within the past five years, with the exceptions of non-melanoma skin cancer and most in-situ carcinomas based on PI discretion. (Treatment for, or evidence of, melanoma or in-situ bladder/transition cell carcinomas within the preceding five years renders the potential participant ineligible.)
- Participation in a cancer prevention trial.
- Present symptoms suggestive of current lung cancer, including: unexplained weight loss of over 15 pounds within the 12 months or unexplained hemoptysis.
- Medical or psychiatric condition precluding informed medical consent.
- Pneumonia or acute respiratory infection within 12 weeks of enrollment that was treated with antibiotics under physician supervision.
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- NYU Langone HealthNew York, New York
Source and freshness
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