Status:

COMPLETED

Impact of Lung Cancer Diagnosis on Relatives' Understanding of Genetic Risk and Receptivity to Quit Smoking

Lead Sponsor:

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Conditions:

Lung Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Brief Summary

This study will explore beliefs and knowledge about genetics and smoking among smokers who have a first or second degree relative with advanced lung cancer, and whether their understanding of genetic ...

Detailed Description

The overarching objective of this observational prospective "Genetic Risk \& Lung Cancer Study" is to evaluate the impact of a loved one's lung cancer diagnosis on relative's seeking and processing of...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • The target sample for the study is healthy adult smokers ages 18 to 55 who are first or second degree blood relatives (e.g., siblings, sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews) of a late stage lung cancer patient (Stage IIIB or IV) who is receiving care at MCC.
  • Aside from age and blood relationship to the lung cancer patient, eligibility criteria also will include the following:
  • No current or previous diagnosis of cancer;
  • Has access and some willingness to use the internet;
  • Is willing to be contacted by NIH study staff;
  • Has a score lower than 14 on the Centers for Epidemiological Survey of Depression (CESD);
  • Is English speaking.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 7 2004

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    July 16 2010

    Estimated Enrollment :

    757 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00341341

    Start Date

    December 7 2004

    End Date

    July 16 2010

    Last Update

    July 2 2017

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    National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), 9000 Rockville Pike

    Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892