VOC-based Detection of Lung Cancer in Blood Samples using the PES-Sensor System

VOC-based Detection of Lung Cancer in Blood Samples using the PES-Sensor System - VOC-PES

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039827

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-15

Start date

2026-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

C34

Interventions

Group 1: Retrospective analysis of blood samples from patients with lung cancer using the detection of volatile organic compounds. The aim of the study is to demonstrate a statistically significant di

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of lung cancer Diagnosis of COPD

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No Consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate a statistically significant difference in sensor signatures between lung cancer samples and healthy control samples. The project is intended solely to provide initial scientific findings and proof of concept.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary objectives are to evaluate diagnostic performance (AUROC, sensitivity/specificity) and feasibility (error rates, throughput).	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMarc Schneider

Thoraxklinik-Heidelberg

marc.schneider@med.uni-heidelberg.de06221 396 1665

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026