Improving Lung Cancer Screening for Tribal Communities in Oklahoma
Official title: Lung Cancer Screening to Improve Equity in Tribal Communities in Oklahoma (Lung-Screen-Tribal OK)
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11194491 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to make lung cancer screening more accessible and effective for American Indian and Alaska Native people living in rural Oklahoma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $863,390 |
| NIH project number | 5U19MD020537-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11194491 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals living in rural Oklahoma who are at risk for lung cancer, such as those with a history of smoking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not American Indian or Alaska Native, or who do not reside in rural Oklahoma, may not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
Lung cancer is a major health concern for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, especially in rural Oklahoma, where many face higher rates of the disease and lower survival. While lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans can save lives, many tribal communities haven't had easy access to it. This project works closely with Cherokee Nation Health Services and Public Health to create a new, culturally sensitive lung cancer screening program. We hope to identify and overcome barriers like transportation and other social needs, making it easier for people to get screened. The goal is to develop a program that truly fits the needs of these communities and helps more people get screened early.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection of lung cancer, improving survival rates and overall health for tribal members in Oklahoma.
How similar studies have gone: The National Lung Screening Trial previously showed that low-dose CT screening significantly reduces lung cancer deaths, and this project aims to adapt that proven method to better serve tribal communities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J
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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.