RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05679349

Support and Outreach to Increase Screening for Lung Cancer in Patients With a History of Smoking

Provider Support and Patient Outreach in Lung Cancer Screening


Sponsor

Ronald Myers

Enrollment

822 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This clinical trial tests how well providing education improves screening for lung cancer in patients with a history of smoking. Screenings may help doctors find lung cancer sooner when it may be easier to treat. Education and counseling may be an effective method to help providers and patients learn about lung cancer screening. Providing education and decision counseling to providers and patients may increase lung cancer screening.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 77 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing different ways to reach out to smokers and ex-smokers in primary care clinics to encourage them to get screened for lung cancer using a low-dose CT scan — a painless imaging test that can catch lung cancer early when it's most treatable. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 50 and 77 years old - You have smoked at least 20 pack-years (e.g., 1 pack per day for 20 years) - You currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years - You have an upcoming appointment at a participating primary care clinic - You can communicate in English or Spanish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had a lung CT scan within the past 11 months - You have a prior history of lung cancer - You were hospitalized within the last 60 days - You have been diagnosed with dementia Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

OTHERSurvey Administration

Complete survey

OTHEREducational Activity

Undergo online shared decision making training and distance learning

OTHERSurvey Administration

Complete survey

OTHERElectronic Health Record Review

Undergo electronic health record review

OTHEREducational Activity

Undergo online shared decision making training and distance learning

OTHERCounseling

Undergo shared decision making counseling

OTHERSurvey Administration

Complete survey

OTHERElectronic Health Record Review

Undergo electronic health record review


Locations(1)

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT05679349


Related Trials