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A trial looking at PET-CT targeted biopsy to diagnose cancer of the covering of the lungs (TARGET)

Overview

Cancer types:

Cancer spread to the lung, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Secondary cancers

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial looked at having a PET-CT scan to find the best place to take a sample of tissue () from the lung.

It was for people who had already had at least one biopsy. But the results weren’t clear so they were due to have another one.

The trial was open for people to join between 2015 and 2018. The team published the results in 2024.

Recruitment start: 23 September 2015

Recruitment end: 30 September 2018

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 Nick Maskell

Supported by

NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme

North Bristol NHS Trust

Last reviewed: 30 July 2024

CRUK internal database number: 14120

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