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Qualitative Study on Detection & Tx of NSCLC in Pts w/ a History of Alcohol or SUD

University of Southern California

Start Date

9/29/2025

Completion Date

9/12/2028

Summary

This study will attempt to identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in order to learn how a history of substance abuse or alcohol use impacts care for non-small cell lung cancer.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of NSCLC by interviewing a diverse group of patients at Keck, Los Angeles General Medical Center, and Norris Cancer Center with alcohol or substance use disorder history. OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Patients participate in a semi-structured interview and may participate in a follow-up focus group interview in which preliminary findings are shared and feedback is elicited on study.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * \* Adults ≥ 18 years of age * Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of NSCLC * Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy) * History of alcohol use or substance use disorder (other than tobacco use disorder) within the past 10 years, predating the cancer diagnosis * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent * English or Spanish speaking. Due to need to conduct semi-structured interviews which can develop into free-flowing conversations we need both participant and interviewer to be fluent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-60 minute conversation

Interventions

OTHER

Non-Interventional Study

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Conditions

Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma

Locations

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Los Angeles, California 90033

United States

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Los Angeles, California 90033

United States