Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma Patients: Early Diagnosis Study Criteria for Asbestos Workers in Canada

Read about the study criteria for a current clinical trial being conducted to study early diagnosis factors in asbestos workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer. Please note: this information is provided by Weitz & Luxenberg for informational purposes only. At this time, this study is only being conducted in Toronto, Canada.

Recruitment Information:
Recruitment Status: Recruiting
Enrollment: 1,000
Study Start Date: March 2005
Estimated Study Completion Date: March 2010

Study Population: prior exposure to asbestos and or documented pleural plaques

Inclusion Criteria:
prior asbestos exposure at least 20 years ago and/or documented pleural plaques (chest x-ray evidence)
Resident of Ontario, Canada

Exclusion Criteria:
prior cancer (except non-melanotic skin cancer)

Courtesy of ClinicalTrials.gov,

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