Status:
COMPLETED
Environmental and Biological Monitoring Pilot Study for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Linxian, China
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Esophageal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are contributing to the high rate of esophageal cancer in Linxian, China. Esophageal cancer is one of ...
Detailed Description
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (P AHs) or acetaldehyde are contributing to the high rate of esophageal cancer in Linxian, China. Esophageal ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Two of the oldest individuals (a male and a female greater than 18 years of age) from each of 10-15 nonsmoking households from the high-risk region of Linxian, China and, to the extent that is possible, from appropriately age matched controls from a total of 20 nonsmoking individuals from the low-risk region of Gejiu, Yunnan province will be selected to participate.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 1998
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 5 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
81 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00342472
Start Date
February 12 1998
End Date
June 5 2020
Last Update
December 11 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, China