πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2025-12-11

Accelerating Lung Cancer Diagnosis Through Liquid Biopsy (NCT04863924)

πŸ”΅ Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol πŸ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will assess the utility of liquid biopsy to accelerate the time to treatment for patients with newly diagnosed advanced non-small cell lung cancer, compared to the conventional diagnostic pathway of molecular testing of tumour tissue after imaging and biopsy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre β€” Toronto

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Liquid Biopsy (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre β€” Toronto,

πŸ’° 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 Β§ 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.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—