Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Lung Cancer Screening
Official title: Facilitation of Information Exchange for Shared Decision Making for Lung Cancer Screening
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11370889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A doctor-led project to help patients and their primary care providers make informed choices about lung cancer screening using easy-to-use information and technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | July 24, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $229,988 |
| NIH project number | 5K08CA283304-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11370889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults at elevated risk for lung cancer who discuss screening with their primary care provider.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not considering screening or with very low risk may not benefit from the intervention.
What this research studies
This project aims to create and test a practical program that guides conversations between patients and their PCPs about lung cancer screening. It uses health informatics and multiple strategies to support shared decision-making during primary care visits. The goal is to help patients understand benefits and risks and choose screening in line with their values. The study will develop patient-focused materials and clinician-facing tools, then pilot how well these fit into real clinic workflows.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, people at risk for lung cancer could make better-informed screening choices that match their preferences and risk.
How similar studies have gone: Other implementation approaches with decision aids and clinician-patient communication support have shown promise in improving shared decision-making.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ito Fukunaga, Mayuko — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Ito Fukunaga, Mayuko
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.