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John Muir Clinical Research Center
Clinical Research at John Muir Health
John Muir Clinical Research Center enables our community to have access to the most current treatment options by supporting clinical research. We participate in national cooperative group research studies working together with experts throughout the United States. We also participate in various pharmaceutical and industry sponsored clinical trials. We have research studies available for a wide variety of medical conditions. To see a listing of trials that are currently open and recruiting patients, please click here.
Early Lung Cancer Detection Screening Study
The goal of this study is to determine whether low-dose chest CT scan is effective in detecting lung cancer at an early stage and if so, whether early detection can improve the long-term survival of patients. To be eligible to participate in the study:
- You must be between the ages of 45-80
- Be healthy enough to tolerate a surgical treatment if early lung cancer is found
- You must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a current or former smoker with a minimum of a 10 pack year smoking history OR
- Have a primary relative with lung cancer OR
- Have been exposed to radon gas or asbestos
- Have a responsible primary physician
If you would like further information, please call the dedicated line for the early lung cancer detection screening study at (925) 674-2660.
International - Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP) Brochure
A Research Study for Individuals at High Risk of Developing Lung Cancer.
Click here to download the brochure.
Our research staff is available to answer any of your questions regarding research at John Muir Health. Please contact us at (925) 674-2580.
John Muir Clinical Research Center
2550 Almond Ave, Suite 3
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 674-2580
Fax: (925) 674-2485
Email: clinicalresearch@johnmuirhealth.com