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Keep this study
Lead
Mark M. Fuster, MD
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Diagnosis of lung cancer in one of 2 sub-types:
1. newly diagnosed early-stage tumor
2. advanced-stage lung tumor undergoing serial contrast-CT imaging according to standard of care
Diagnosis of a metastatic carcinomatous mass in the lung
Positive study for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) with intermittent hypoxia (IH) and clinical recommendation for CPAP
Ability and willingness to undergo baseline and repeat perfusion-CT imaging following 3- to 4 weeks of CPAP therapy for SDB (regardless of CPAP compliance).
Note: Participants will undergo sleep study and receive CPAP therapy as a part of routine care.
You may not be if
Lung cancer with a negative sleep study (i.e., no SDB)
History of radio-contrast allergy
At excessive risk for contrast nephropathy (following standard radiology renal-risk criteria)
