Specimen Banking From Patients With Lung Cancer

🩺 Protocol Summary

The primary objective of the protocol is to develop a comprehensive specimen banking program from patients with lung cancer for future translation research, which will enable the investigators to detect lung cancer earlier, develop better therapies and explore screening and prevention strategies.

Primary Research Facility: University of Colorado Cancer Center (Aurora, Colorado)

Review these 3 basic logistical and protocol criteria extracted from the public NIH record. (This is a preliminary logistical checklist, not an official clinical eligibility determination).

Diagnosed with, undergoing evaluation for, or seeking treatment related to Lung Neoplasms?

🔍 Study Population / Focus Area (Source: Protocol Primary Condition)

Aged between 18 Years and 85 Years?

🔍 Protocol Specified Age Range: 18 Years to 85 Years

Able to attend required clinic visits at University of Colorado Cancer Center (Aurora, Colorado)?

🔍 Logistical Requirement: Site at University of Colorado Cancer Center

📍 Primary Site Map

Site: University of Colorado Cancer Center — Aurora, Colorado

💰 Clinical Trial Costs & Insurance Coverage

Coverage for clinical trial participation varies depending on your health insurance policy, state legislation, and whether specific procedures are investigational research or routine medical care. Under federal law (Affordable Care Act § 2709), health insurers generally cannot drop coverage or refuse to pay for routine patient care costs incurred in approved clinical trials.

💡 Always ask the study coordinator for the trial's official Informed Consent Form, which outlines all sponsor-funded research items versus procedures billed to your insurance.