Australian Lung Screen Trial
About this research
Australian Lung Screen Trial (ALST) is lung cancer screening for people without symptoms of lung cancer. The aim is to inform policy for lung cancer screening in Australia. There are 3 arms of the study:
- People at risk of developing lung cancer who are current and former smokers.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are current and former smokers
- Never smokers or light smokers with less than a 20-pack year history
Who can participate
You may be eligible to participate if you:
- are a current or former smoker and aged 50-80 years old
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and are a current or former smoker, and aged 50-80 years old
- have never smoked, or have a history of lightly smoking (fewer than 20 packs), and aged between 55-74 years old
What's involved
Participants will complete an online screening questionnaire. If deemed eligible:
- Participants who consent will choose a radiology provider, and complete a low-dose CT chest scan
- Results from the scan will be sent to the participant and their nominated GP
If deemed ineligible for the scan:
- Participants will be given the option to complete an annual health survey for the next 10 years.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, please complete the relevant trial screening questionnaire via the Metro North website.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Project ID 99589 ALST At Risk Populations UQ 2023/HE002031, Project ID79885 ALST Never and light smokers UQ 2022/ HE000705, Project ID 102326 ALST for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples UQ 2023/ HE002329].
Contact
If you have any questions email Rachel Bailey ALST@health.qld.gov.au.