Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of both sexes, smokers or former smokers for a maximum of 15 years; * Smoking history of 20 pack-years or more; * Between 50 and 80 years old; * Provision of Free and Informed Consent in writing, signed and dated. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to undergo a CT scan; * Individuals who cannot tolerate lying on their back for more than 10 minutes continuously; * Individuals who present with symptoms highly suggestive of lung cancer (hemoptysis, chest pain, altered cough pattern, unintentional weight loss greater than 10 kg); * Diagnosis of severe heart disease while using multiple medications; * Diagnosis of severe lung disease, using multiple medications and/or requiring home oxygen therapy; * History of radiation therapy to the chest area; * Individuals undergoing cancer evaluation or treatment; * Individuals exhibiting signs of respiratory distress (nasal flaring, suprasternal retraction, use of accessory muscles, cyanosis); * Pregnancy.