Improving follow-up care for lung cancer screening
Evaluating Centralizing Interventions to Address Low Adherence to Lung Cancer Screening Follow-up in Decentralized Settings
This study is looking for better ways to help people stick to their follow-up care after lung cancer screenings, especially in places where healthcare is spread out, so that patients can get the support they need to attend their important appointments and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897043 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance adherence to follow-up care after lung cancer screenings, particularly in decentralized healthcare settings. It aims to implement centralized interventions that have shown promise in increasing follow-up rates, which are crucial for reducing lung cancer mortality. By evaluating these interventions, the research seeks to understand how to better coordinate care and support patients in adhering to necessary follow-up appointments. The study will involve various clinical programs and assess the effectiveness of these centralized approaches in improving patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have undergone lung cancer screening and require follow-up care.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been screened for lung cancer or those with advanced lung cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve lung cancer screening follow-up rates, leading to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that centralized interventions can greatly improve follow-up adherence in lung cancer screening programs, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Triplette, Matthew Adam — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Triplette, Matthew Adam
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.