Collecting samples from lung cancer patients
Official title: Specimen Banking From Patients With Lung Cancer
Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT01585675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting samples from lung cancer patients to help researchers learn more about the disease and find better ways to detect and treat it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 3, 2005 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2035 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT01585675 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals undergoing testing for the diagnosis or treatment of lung cancer who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not provide consent for participation will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a comprehensive specimen banking program for patients diagnosed with lung cancer. By collecting biological samples, the researchers hope to advance the understanding of lung cancer biology, identify early detection markers, and develop better therapeutic strategies. The program will also explore potential screening and prevention methods, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes. The study is observational and focuses on gathering data without specific interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to earlier detection and more effective treatments for lung cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on specimen banking and biological sample collection have shown promise in advancing cancer research, indicating that this approach is both valuable and tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects who are undergoing further testing for the diagnosis or treatment of lung cancer. 2. Oral and written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Any individual who does not give oral and written consent for participation
Where it's running
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adriaan VanBokhoven, PhD — University of Colorado, Denver
- Study coordinator: Brandi Kubala
- Email: brandi.kubala@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 303-724-1657
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.