Clinical trials: Asbestos Exposure
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening in a Population Exposed to Occupational Lung Carcinogens
The good clinical practice guidelines for the surveillance of workers after occupational exposure to lung carcinogens were approved by the Haute Autorité de la Santé (French National Authority for Health) and the Institut…
- Trial name
- LUCSO (NCT03562052)
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil
Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma in Prior Asbestos Workers
Occupational exposure to asbestos is known increase the risk of developing cancer of the lungs (bronchogenic carcinoma) or of the pleura (mesothelioma).
- Trial name
- NCT00188890
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,452 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Lung Cancer Screening, Asbestos
Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Screening
Single-center, non-profit, observational, retrospective study of collection of clinical and amnestic data and images to create, implement and develop a pilot model of an integrated virtual platform.
- Trial name
- INAIL BRIC (NCT06444373)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 728 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scientific Institute San Raffaele
Asbestosis
Oscillation Mechanics of the Respiratory System Asbestos Exposed: Early Diagnosis
Inhalation of dust containing asbestos results in a process of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis called asbestosis. The Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) evaluates the respiratory mechanics describing resistive, elastic and…
- Trial name
- NCT02280343
- Testing
- evaluated lung function
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rio de Janeiro State University
Mesothelioma, Malignant Pleural
Genetic Susceptibility in MAlignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Clinical Implication of GermliNE variaTionS
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive neoplasm of the pleural mesothelium, mainly associated to asbestos exposure, still lacking effective therapies.
- Trial name
- MAGNETS (NCT06886672)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma
Screening of Alberta Asbestos Exposed Workers for Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Asbestos defines a group of naturally occurring mineral silicate fibers which are easily inhaled, resulting in a variety of diseases of the respiratory system including lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.
- Trial name
- NCT02385812
- Testing
- Low-dose computed tomography Annual scan x3, Low-dose computed tomography Baseline scan only
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer
Early Detection of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma in Workers Exposed to Asbestos
This is a pilot study that aims to develop a lung cancer screening program for workers in British Columbia, Canada exposed to asbestos who are at risk of developing lung cancer/pleural mesothelioma.
- Trial name
- NCT01719068
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency