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Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care with a History of Alcohol or Substance Use

This observational study aims to understand how a history of alcohol or substance use disorder (SUD) impacts the detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Researchers will interview patients to identify social factors that help or hinder their care. You may be able to join if you are an adult (18 years or older) with a diagnosis of NSCLC, have received or are receiving curative treatment, and have a history of alcohol or substance use disorder (other than tobacco) within the last 10 years, before your cancer diagnosis. The study will consider its goals met when it has gathered enough information from interviews to identify common themes (thematic saturation), which could take up to 3 years. The study is currently recruiting participants.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll 45 participants. It involves semi-structured interviews and potentially a follow-up focus group.
What's involved
You would participate in a semi-structured interview and might be asked to join a follow-up focus group interview.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study aims to reach thematic saturation, which is measured at up to 3 years.

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NCT07186699

Qualitative Study on Detection & Tx of NSCLC in Pts w/ a History of Alcohol or SUD

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
University of Southern California
~45 participants
Updated 2026-04-02 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Non-Interventional Study

At a glance

Recruiting sites
2 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Thematic saturation
Measured over Up to 3 years

Conditions

Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma

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Where it's being run

2 sites across 1 states
California2

Study leadership

  • Brooks V Udelsman · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Southern California

Who to contact

Sandy Tran
[email protected]
323-865-3935
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

\* Adults ≥ 18 years of age
Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of NSCLC
Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy)
History of alcohol use or substance use disorder (other than tobacco use disorder) within the past 10 years, predating the cancer diagnosis
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
English or Spanish speaking. Due to need to conduct semi-structured interviews which can develop into free-flowing conversations we need both participant and interviewer to be fluent

Exclusion

Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-60 minute conversation

What this trial measures

  • Thematic saturationUp to 3 years

    Will use a Danaher framework to approach analyze interview data using NVivo software (NVivo version 11.0, QSR International). Each interview will be analyzed to identify broad themes.