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NCT01696968 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Screening for Lung Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)

A NA study of Lung Carcinoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
154,901
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01696968: Active NA study of Lung Carcinoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

NCT01696968 is a NA study of Lung Carcinoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 154,901 participants, above the 967-participant average among 38 other Lung Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (15919% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01696968, a NA study of Lung Carcinoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
154,901 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for lung cancer.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE X-Ray Imaging
  • OTHER Screening Questionnaire Administration

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 154,901 participants
Start Date 1993-11-16
Est. Completion 2026-03-25
Phase NA

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01696968

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01696968 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 154,901 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 967-participant average among 38 other Lung Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (15919% higher). The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Lung Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which X-Ray Imaging is the first listed.

NCT01696968 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01696968 about?

NCT01696968 is a clinical study titled "Screening for Lung Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)". This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for lung cancer.

What is the current status of trial NCT01696968?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 154,901 participants. The study started on 1993-11-16. Estimated completion is 2026-03-25.

What conditions does trial NCT01696968 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lung Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01696968?

The interventions under investigation include: X-Ray Imaging (PROCEDURE), Screening Questionnaire Administration (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01696968?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01696968 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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