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Biology of Young Lung Cancer Study: The YOUNG LUNG Study

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
15 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study aims to learn more about lung cancer in people diagnosed at age 45 or younger. It includes people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or small cell lung cancer (SCLC), at any stage.

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about lung cancer (NSCLC or SCLC) diagnosed in adults at ages 45 or younger.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You were age 45 or younger when diagnosed with lung cancer.
  • Lab testing of cells or tissue confirmed NSCLC or SCLC. Any cancer stage or point in treatment is allowed.
  • You give written consent to join the study.
  • You agree to no more than 2 blood draws in 4 weeks, with no more than 50 mL of blood collected over 8 weeks.
  • People under 18 may join if they meet the study rules and a parent or legal guardian gives consent.

Who can't join

  • You do not agree to sign the consent form.
  • You cannot give consent or assent (agreement to take part) and have no person named to make health care decisions for you.
  • Using your tissue for research would interfere with confirming your diagnosis or finding your cancer's stage.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 45 and under at lung cancer diagnosis * Pathologically confirmed bronchogenic lung carcinoma (NSCLC or SCLC of any stage) at any treatment time point * Provision of written informed consent * Willingness to undergo no more than two (2) peripheral blood draws in a four (4) week period, with no more than 50 ml peripheral blood collected over eight (8) weeks * Individuals under age 18 are eligible for study if they meet defined criteria; in addition, consent for participation must be given by a legal guardian or parent Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who decline to sign consent * Individuals who are unable to give consent or assent and are without a designated healthcare proxy * Compromise of patient diagnosis or staging if tissue is used for research

Study sites (4)

MA