Improving Prediction of Outcomes from Lung Cancer Surgery Using Quantitative Computed Tomography
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- on-small cell lung cancerChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseEmphysemaNon-small cell lung cancerCancer - Lung - Non small cellRespiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12613001141730
- Lead Sponsor
- The Prince Charles Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Histologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer
-Pulmonary resection to treat the lung cancer, in the form of pneumonectomy, lobectomy or limited resection
-Available CT images compatible with quantitative CT software
Exclusion Criteria
-Inability to provide informed consent
-Inability to attend follow up at 6 months
-Inability to speak English
-Pregnant women
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life score as determined by the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-LC13 questionnaires[Baseline and at 6 months following lung resection];All cause mortality as determined from medical records and other sources[6 months following lung resection]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accuracy of prediction of postoperative lung function based on quantitative CT measures of attenuation and airway wall thickness[6 months following lung resection]