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A study using a blood test to detect lung cancer (ECLS)

Overview

Cancer types:

Lung cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This study looked at using a blood test to try and detect lung cancer. It was for people with an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

The study was open for people to join between 2013 and 2016. The team reported the results in 2020.

Recruitment start: 1 January 2013

Recruitment end: 31 July 2016

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Frank Sullivan

Supported by

Chief Scientist Office (CSO)

NHS Tayside

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Oncimmune

University of Dundee

Last reviewed: 17 Feb 2022

CRUK internal database number: 11037

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