Qualitative Study on Detection & Tx of NSCLC in Pts w/ a History of Alcohol or SUD
This study will attempt to identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in order to learn how a history of substance abuse or alcohol use impacts care for non-small cell lung cancer.
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Checked against the public recordLast updated Sep 22, 2026 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
The study is currently accepting participants.
Observational
Locations may change over time.
Study sponsor
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Not specified
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
- Interventions being studied
- Other: Non-Interventional Study
How this study is categorized
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Who may be able to participate
The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.
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- Adults ≥ 18 years of age
- Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of thoracic cancers, including lung and esophageal
- Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy)
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
- English or Spanish speaking. Due to need to conduct semi-structured interviews which can develop into free-flowing conversations we need both participant and interviewer to be fluent
Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-60 minute conversation
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- Los Angeles General Medical CenterLos Angeles, California
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, California
Source and freshness
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