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Biology of Young Lung Cancer Study: The YOUNG LUNG Study
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about lung cancer (NSCLC or SCLC) diagnosed in adults at ages 45 or younger.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2023-01-01
Completion Date
2027-08-01
Last Updated
2025-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Data and Specimen Collection
* Provide research team access to relevant medical records * Answer two (2) short questionnaires at time of consent * Provide up to 5 tubes (37 ml) of blood at or near the time of consent, and/or saliva sample * Consider consenting to other optional parts of the research such as: * Providing additional blood or tissue samples in the future (optional) * Providing permission for obtainment of stored tissue specimens from lung cancer surgeries or biopsies from the pathology departments where they have been stored (optional)
Locations (4)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States