Improving lung cancer screening for Black and Hispanic smokers
Investigating the Roles of Patient Beliefs, and Physician Communication on Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
['FUNDING_R01'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-11111263
This project looks at how patients' beliefs and doctor communication affect whether high-risk smokers get annual low-dose CT scans, with a focus on Black and Hispanic people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11111263 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a patient's point of view, the team will ask people eligible for lung cancer screening about their health beliefs, feelings of smoking shame, and trust in doctors, and check whether they receive annual low-dose CT (LDCT) scans. They will compare responses across racial and ethnic groups and examine how physician communication relates to screening decisions. Recruitment will come from Mount Sinai and affiliated clinics, using surveys and medical records to link attitudes and actual screening use. The aim is to identify modifiable barriers specific to lung cancer screening that can be targeted to increase early detection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who currently smoke or are recent former heavy smokers who meet USPSTF criteria for lung cancer screening, particularly Black and Hispanic individuals, are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who never smoked or who do not meet eligibility for LDCT screening are unlikely to benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help more high-risk smokers, especially Black and Hispanic patients, get screened earlier and reduce deaths from lung cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Some research on beliefs and screening exists for other cancers, but applying these ideas specifically to lung cancer screening and smoking-related stigma is relatively new and less tested.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KALE, MINAL S — ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- Study coordinator: KALE, MINAL S
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.
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