Study of characteristics in advanced lung cancer patients in Italy

Demographic, Clinical, Histological and Molecular Characteristics of Advanced LUNG CANCER at the tIme of Diagnosis in a Large Italian Cohort, an Observational Cohort Study: Lung Cancer ID Study

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT06076005

This study looks at the different traits and features of patients with advanced lung cancer in Italy to better understand their condition at the time of diagnosis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS (other)
Locations3 sites (Roma and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06076005 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to systematically assess the demographic, clinical, radiological, pathological, and molecular characteristics of patients diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in Italy. It will involve a large cohort of consecutive patients referred to two tertiary referral centers. The study seeks to identify preferential associations between various characteristics at the time of diagnosis, which have not been specifically studied in this population before.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have a suspicion of lung cancer based on imaging and require a biopsy for diagnosis or molecular profiling.

Not a fit: Patients with early-stage lung cancer (TNM Stage I-III) or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of lung cancer characteristics, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted in other regions, this specific assessment of advanced lung cancer characteristics in Italy is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \>18 years
* Suspicion of lung cancer based on imaging (CT and/or PET/CT)
* Indication to a biopsy for diagnosis, staging and/or molecular profiling

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability or unwillingness to provide a written informed consent
* ECOG performance status (\>3) which makes a tissue diagnosis unfeasible
* ASA 4 status
* TNM Stage I-III

Where this trial is running

Roma and 2 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.

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Conditions: Lung Cancer Stage IV

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.