Improving lung cancer screening decisions through telehealth coaching
TELEhealth Shared decision-making COaching for lung cancer screening in Primary care (TELESCOPE)
['FUNDING_R01'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11087649
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help patients with lung cancer screening make better decisions with their doctors by providing support and information about the screening process, making it easier for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11087649 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can enhance shared decision-making for lung cancer screening in primary care settings. It aims to implement a telemedicine intervention that provides decision coaching and patient navigation to help patients understand the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening. By addressing barriers to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, the study seeks to improve patient engagement and adherence to screening recommendations. The approach is designed to be scalable and efficient, potentially benefiting a wide range of patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older, particularly heavy smokers who are at higher risk for lung cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not at risk for lung cancer may not receive significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-informed patients who are more likely to participate in lung cancer screening, ultimately reducing lung cancer mortality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can effectively improve patient engagement and decision-making in healthcare settings, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KINNEY, ANITA Y. — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: KINNEY, ANITA Y.
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.