Screening for Lung Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)
N/A
Active, not recruiting
NCT01696968
| Condition | Lung Carcinoma |
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| Phase | N/A |
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| Sponsor | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
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| Status | Active, not recruiting |
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| Enrollment | 154,901 participants |
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| Interventions | Screening Questionnaire Administration, X-Ray Imaging |
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| Start date | Nov 16, 1993 |
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| Completion date | May 21, 2012 |
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| Results posted | Jul 21, 2014 |
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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.
Lung Cancer Deaths
Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 11.9 years. · Participants
| Control | 1230 Participants |
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| Lung Screening | 1213 Participants |
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| Hazard Ratio (HR) | 0.99 (95% CI 0.91–1.07) |
Lung Cancer Death Rates
Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 11.9 years. · Deaths per 10,000 PY
| Control | 14.2 Deaths per 10,000 PY |
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| Lung Screening | 14.0 Deaths per 10,000 PY |
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| Hazard Ratio (HR) | 0.99 (95% CI 0.91–1.07) |
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