Predictive Value of CEA and ctDNA in Lung Cancer Recurrence (NCT07170046) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Predictive Value of CEA and ctDNA in Lung Cancer Recurrence
100 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language summary
The study aims to investigate the predictive value of CEA levels for postoperative recurrence in the highly sensitive CEA lung cancer patients and to explore whether the dynamic changes of postoperative CEA and MRD in this population are related.This study was carried out to accurately predict the recurrence time, save the time and cost of changing the intervention strategy, and provide more personalized treatment for patients.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Preoperative CEA \> 5mg/l
. MRD testing was conducted before the operation
. The primary lesion was resected through surgery
. There should be at least two CEA and MRD follow-up tests within 2 years after the operation
. Postoperative pathology confirmed it as a malignant lung tumor
Exclusion criteria
. Those without available imaging records
. Patients with a history of malignant tumors within the past five years
. Patients with secondary lung cancer
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.