Chest x-ray versus low dose high resolution computed tomography in screening Queensland workers for occupational dust lung disease.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Occupational Lung Disease; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000054617
• Lead Sponsor: I-MED Radiology Network

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 23 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 500

Inclusion Criteria

•Minimum of 18 years of age
•Work/have worked in Queensland industry (i.e. coal mine, hard rock mine, quarry and other respirable crystalline silica-exposed work)
•Have at least ten years of occupational dust exposure (coal mine dust or respirable crystalline silica)
•Be undergoing an occupational health assessment that includes an ILO CXR

Exclusion Criteria

•Engineered stone-exposed stonemasons or history of exposure to engineered stone products
•Patients with an existing diagnosis of coal workers pneumoconiosis or silicosis
•Patients undergoing ILO CXR for ongoing medical management of disease diagnosed or suspected through previous occupational screening assessment
•Patients with a CT chest study obtained and available to review within the preceding 6 months
•Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified