Clinical trials: Heavy Smokers, active
Heavy Smokers, Lung Cancer Screening
Akershus Cardiac Examination (ACE) 5 Study
Individuals with extensive smoking history have 2- to 3-fold increased risk of dying prematurely compared to age- and gender-matched peers.
- Conditions
- Heavy Smokers, Lung Cancer Screening, Cardiovascular Risk Profile, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Trial name
- ACE5 (NCT07301489)
- Testing
- Lung Cancer Screening Plus Program, Standard of Care
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Lung Cancer (Diagnosis), Smoking Cessation
Impact of Lung Cancer Screening With Chest Scans Combined With Coaching on Smoking Cessation in Heavy Smokers
Lung cancer is common and serious, but when detected early, the chances of recovery are significantly better. Tobacco use is the leading cause.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer (Diagnosis), Smoking Cessation, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT07860359
- Testing
- Image-Based Counseling, Smoking Cessation Coaching, Low-Dose Chest Computed Tomography (LDCT)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Fribourgeois
Lung Cancers
Identification and Validation of Blood-Based Biomarkers for Early Detection of Asymptomatic Lung Cancer in High-Risk Heavy Smokers
The goal of this observational study is to develop and evaluate a blood test for asymptomatic heavy smokers to screen for those at highest risk of developing lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06816121
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Everest Detection, Inc.
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Testing the Effect of the Broccoli Seed and Sprout Extract, Avmacol ES, on the Cancer Causing Substances of Tobacco in Heavy Smokers
This phase II trial tests whether broccoli seed and sprout extract works to break down cancer causing substances of tobacco in heavy smokers. Smokers are at increased risk for developing lung, head and neck, and other cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT05121051
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Broccoli Sprout/Broccoli Seed Extract Supplement, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)