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A study collecting blood and tissue samples to look at the genes of early lung cancer detected through screening (ASCENT)

Overview

Cancer types:

Lung cancer, Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is collecting samples from people diagnosed with lung cancer. The samples could be:

  • tissue samples only or

  • both blood and tissue samples

It is also for people suspected of having lung cancer. It is open to people who took part in the:

  • SUMMIT study

  • or the NHS targeted lung check programme

Recruitment start: 10 August 2020

Recruitment end: 29 August 2025

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 Sam Janes

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

University College London (UCL)

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

Last reviewed: 29 August 2025

CRUK internal database number: 17224

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