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Improving Prediction of Outcomes from Lung Cancer Surgery Using Quantitative Computed Tomography

Not Applicable
Conditions
on-small cell lung cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emphysema
Non-small cell lung cancer
Cancer - Lung - Non small cell
Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Respiratory - 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
NameTimeMethod
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
NameTimeMethod
Accuracy of prediction of postoperative lung function based on quantitative CT measures of attenuation and airway wall thickness[6 months following lung resection]
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