Collecting blood samples to improve lung cancer diagnosis

Sample Collection for The Integration and Analysis of Data Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Patient Outcomes With Thoracic Diseases

Observational University of Oxford · NCT05368298

This study is collecting blood samples to see if new methods can help doctors diagnose lung cancer earlier and more accurately.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
Ages55 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Oxford Academic / other
Locations11 sites (Oxford, Oxfordshire and 10 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05368298 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to collect blood samples from participants to develop innovative methods for detecting and diagnosing lung health issues, particularly lung cancer. By linking the results with data from the DART study, the research will utilize artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the accuracy and speed of lung health assessments. The goal is to facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with pulmonary nodules detected on CT scans during lung cancer screening who require further investigation.

Not a fit: Patients without pulmonary nodules or those not undergoing lung cancer screening may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of lung cancer, allowing for more effective treatment options.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing artificial intelligence for lung cancer diagnosis have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patient suitability will be assessed against the below criteria by the clinical teams managing the patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with a pulmonary nodule or nodule(s) detected on a CT scan performed as part of Lung Cancer Screening from the Lung Health Check centres, that require further investigation with a PET-CT scan, and / or biopsy, and / or resection
2. Willing and able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* None -

Where this trial is running

Oxford, Oxfordshire and 10 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Lung Cancerscreeninglung health checkartificial intelligencealgorithmdiagnosisdetection
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.