๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-15

Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio Protocol in Improving Survival in Patients With Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NCT03199651)

Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio (BLCIO) Protocol

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This randomized clinical trial studies the Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio protocol in improving survival in patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio protocol may help in evaluating immunotherapies and targeted therapies that prolong survival, have more favorable toxicity profiles than conventional chemotherapy and impact quality of life.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Columbus, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Best Practice (OTHER)
  • Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE)
  • Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE)
  • Laboratory Biomarker Analysis (OTHER)
  • Medical Chart Review (OTHER)
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
  • Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
  • Smoking Cessation Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Columbus, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 293-5066

Email: OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—