Helping more people get their lung cancer screenings
Multilevel Interventions to Increase Adherence to Lung Cancer Screening
This project helps people get their recommended lung cancer screenings regularly to catch cancer early.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11122209 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to improve how often people get screened for lung cancer, which is crucial for finding cancer early. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death, and regular low-dose CT scans can significantly reduce mortality. However, many people do not return for their follow-up screenings as recommended. Researchers are developing new patient-focused tools, such as educational videos with patient stories and personalized reminders, to help more high-risk adults complete their annual screenings. These interventions target patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems to address gaps in screening adherence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults at high risk for lung cancer who are recommended for annual low-dose CT screenings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at high risk for lung cancer or are not recommended for screening would not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more people getting screened for lung cancer, potentially catching the disease earlier when it is easier to treat.
How similar studies have performed: While lung cancer screening itself is proven to reduce mortality, this project develops novel patient-centered interventions to improve adherence, building on prior pilot work.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wernli, Karen J — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Wernli, Karen J
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.