Registry for pulmonary hypertension in lung cancer patients
Official title: Giessen Pulmonary Hypertension in Lung Cancer Registry
Run by University of Giessen · NCT04467333 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how common pulmonary hypertension is in lung cancer patients and what it means for their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Giessen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giessen, Hesse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 29, 2020 |
| Main results expected | January 29, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 29, 2040 |
| Registry record updated | April 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04467333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with lung cancer at the University of Giessen Lung Cancer Center.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with lung cancer who are not treated at the University of Giessen 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 observational study aims to investigate the occurrence and implications of pulmonary hypertension in patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Data will be collected from all lung cancer patients treated at the University Hospital Giessen, focusing on identifying pulmonary hypertension as a potential comorbidity. The study will analyze existing treatment data without any interventions, serving as a prospective registry for these patients. The findings may provide insights into the relationship between lung cancer and pulmonary hypertension.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of pulmonary hypertension in lung cancer patients, potentially leading to improved management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this registry may be novel, similar studies have indicated the importance of understanding comorbidities in cancer patients.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with lung cancer at the University of Giessen lung Cancer Center. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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University hospital Giessen
Giessen, Hesse, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bastian Eul, MD — JLU Giessen
- Study coordinator: Bastian Eul, MD
- Email: bastian.eul@innere.med.uni-giessen.de
- Phone: (+49) 0641/985-42371
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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.