Improving lung cancer screening for veterans in community care settings
Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans Enrolled in Community Care: Modifiable Mechanisms to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10862488
This study is looking at ways to make lung cancer screenings better for veterans who get their care outside of the VA, focusing on helping them stick to follow-up appointments after their initial screenings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PORTLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10862488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance lung cancer screening processes for veterans who receive care outside of the VA system. It aims to identify and modify factors that affect patient outcomes, particularly focusing on improving adherence to follow-up care after initial screenings. By analyzing data and procedures from various radiology facilities, the study seeks to address gaps in care that lead to low screening uptake and poor follow-up adherence. The approach includes innovative modeling techniques and qualitative analysis to ensure that the findings are patient-centered.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are eligible for lung cancer screening but may be receiving care in non-VA settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not qualify for lung cancer screening will likely not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved lung cancer screening rates and better health outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: This research builds on previous studies that have shown the importance of patient-centered approaches in improving healthcare outcomes, but it specifically targets a novel area of lung cancer screening for veterans.
Where this research is happening
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
- PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER — PORTLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SLATORE, CHRISTOPHER G. — PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: SLATORE, CHRISTOPHER G.
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.