NCT07600801 · Massachusetts General Hospital
LEGACY: Lung Cancer Screening in Individuals With a Lung Cancer Family History-Protocol B
What this study is about
This research is being done to determine if an image-based deep learning model (Sybil) can accurately predict the likelihood of future lung cancer based on chest computed tomography (CT) imaging from individuals with a family history of lung cancer.
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This research is being done to determine if an image-based deep learning model (Sybil) can accurately predict the likelihood of future lung cancer based on chest computed tomography (CT) imaging from individuals with a family history of lung cancer.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
CT scan
Previously obtained computed tomography scan
OTHER
Sybil
Image-based deep learning model
Primary outcome measures
Sybil's performance in predicting future lung cancer diagnoses
Time frame: From date of receival of retrospective CT scan for up to 2 years.
We will estimate future lung cancer diagnoses using the area under the receiver operating curve (AUROC).
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- ≥18 years of age
- Positive family history of lung cancer (defined as):
- Has ≥1 first-degree relative OR
- Has ≥2 second-degree relatives with a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer or small cell lung cancer (NB: a first-degree relative = parent, sibling, or child, a second-degree relative = grandparent, blood-related aunt or uncle, grandchild, blood-related niece or nephew, half-sibling)
- Willing to provide images from at least one previously obtained CT Chest scan, if available.
Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 25, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations