TerminatedNot Applicable

Study of Biologic Materials From the Mediastinal Lymph Nodes From Patients With Lung Disease.

Stopped: Study was terminated due to lack of funding.

United States56 participantsStarted 2011-08-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this protocol is to obtain biologic materials from the mediastinal lymph nodes from patients with lung disease and mediastinal lymph node involvement in order to: (1) develop a better understanding of the cause and development of lung disorders involving the mediastinal lymph nodes; (2) identify biologic parameters that help diagnose and predict the behavior of human lung diseases; and (3) identify individuals who will be suitable candidates for other protocols such as those involving investigational new drugs.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. symptoms consistent with pulmonary disease
. chest X-ray and chest CT and/or PET CT scan consistent with lung disease and mediastinal lymph node involvement
. lung biopsy consistent with lung disease known to involve mediastinal lymph nodes
. patients with diseases of organs with known association to lung disease and mediastinal lymph node involvement.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evidence that is consistent with lung disease and presentation of enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes

Timeframe: 24 Hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02168036

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-02-06

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