Status:
RECRUITING
Biology of Young Lung Cancer Study: The YOUNG LUNG Study
Lead Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Conditions:
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
15+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about lung cancer (NSCLC or SCLC) diagnosed in adults at ages 45 or younger.
Detailed Description
This research study looks to enroll as many people diagnosed with lung cancer at 45 years old or younger in order to: * Better understand causes of lung cancer in individuals 45 years old and younger...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 45 and under at lung cancer diagnosis
- Pathologically confirmed bronchogenic lung carcinoma (NSCLC or SCLC of any stage) at any treatment time point
- Provision of written informed consent
- Willingness to undergo no more than two (2) peripheral blood draws in a four (4) week period, with no more than 50 ml peripheral blood collected over eight (8) weeks
- Individuals under age 18 are eligible for study if they meet defined criteria; in addition, consent for participation must be given by a legal guardian or parent
Exclusion
- Individuals who decline to sign consent
- Individuals who are unable to give consent or assent and are without a designated healthcare proxy
- Compromise of patient diagnosis or staging if tissue is used for research
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05265429
Start Date
January 1 2023
End Date
August 1 2027
Last Update
October 29 2025
Active Locations (4)
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1
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
2
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
3
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
4
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115