Status:
COMPLETED
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma in Prior Asbestos Workers
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-85 years
Brief Summary
Occupational exposure to asbestos is known increase the risk of developing cancer of the lungs (bronchogenic carcinoma) or of the pleura (mesothelioma). Symptoms are subtle and non-specific, diagnosis...
Detailed Description
Background and Purpose: Asbestos exposure may result in several different diseases to the lung and to the lining of the lung, the so-called pleura. Mostly they are benign, but there are two common ma...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- prior asbestos exposure at least 20 years ago and/or documented pleural plaques (chest x-ray evidence)
- Resident of Ontario, Canada
Exclusion
- prior cancer (except non-melanotic skin cancer)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 3 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
1452 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00188890
Start Date
March 1 2005
End Date
July 3 2019
Last Update
October 7 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada