Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 30 to 85

Using advanced chest X-ray technology to screen for lung cancer

Official title: Chest X-ray Tomosynthesis for Detection of Lung Cancer and Lung Disease

Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT06577883 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new type of chest X-ray to see if it can find lung cancer as well as or better than regular CT scans for people being screened for the disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages30 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego
Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Diego, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT06577883 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals undergoing lung cancer screening, evaluation of suspicious lung nodules, or those with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a prior history of lung cancer treatment may 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chest tomosynthesis as a potential alternative to computed tomography (CT) for lung cancer detection. Participants will undergo both chest tomosynthesis and routine CT scans to compare their diagnostic accuracy. The study also focuses on developing artificial intelligence tools to enhance the detection of lung cancer in tomosynthesis images. Researchers will assess the sensitivity and specificity of this new imaging technique in a population undergoing lung cancer screening or evaluation of suspicious lung nodules.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a less invasive and more accessible method for early lung cancer detection.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for lung cancer detection, but this specific approach with chest tomosynthesis is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* undergoing lung cancer screening
* undergoing evaluation of suspicious pulmonary nodule
* newly diagnosed lung cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

* prior history of lung cancer treatment

Where it's running

  • University of California San Diego
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.