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Early Diagnosis of Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Following Asbestos Exposure Using Low-dose Computed Tomography


N/A
30 Years
85 Years
Open (Enrolling)
Both
Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma

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Trial Information

Early Diagnosis of Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Following Asbestos Exposure Using Low-dose Computed Tomography


Inclusion Criteria:



prior asbestos exposure at least 20 years ago and/or documented pleural plaques (chest
x-ray evidence)

Resident of Ontario, Canada

Exclusion Criteria:

prior cancer (except non-melanotic skin cancer)

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case Control

Principal Investigator

Demetris Patsios, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University Health Network, Toronto

Authority:

Canada: Health Canada

Study ID:

Asbestos Screening Study

NCT ID:

NCT00188890

Start Date:

March 2005

Completion Date:

March 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Asbestos
  • Screening
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms
  • Mesothelioma

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