Fair Access to Lung Cancer Screening and Follow-up Care
Promoting Equity of Cancer Screening and Follow-up for Lung Cancer.
This project looks at why some communities have higher lung cancer deaths and how to make sure everyone gets the recommended screenings and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092738 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Lung cancer is very serious, but early screening and quitting smoking can save lives. This project wants to understand why people in rural areas often have higher lung cancer death rates compared to urban areas. Researchers will look at how well prevention and early detection services are delivered in different communities. The goal is to find out what factors contribute to these differences so that better programs and policies can be created to help more people get the care they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is focused on understanding population-level health disparities, aiming to benefit individuals at high risk for lung cancer, particularly those in rural areas.
Not a fit: Patients not at high risk for lung cancer or those already receiving consistent, high-quality screening and follow-up care may not see direct, immediate benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better access to lung cancer screening and care, potentially saving more lives, especially in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: While the effectiveness of lung cancer screening and smoking cessation interventions is well-established, this project addresses a critical and understudied gap in understanding rural-urban disparities.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doubeni, Chyke Abadama — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Doubeni, Chyke Abadama
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 below.