Improving lung cancer screening in Black and Hispanic communities through community health workers
Official title: A community health worker intervention to improve lung cancer screening uptake in community health centers serving Black and Hispanic communities
Funded at Baystate Medical Center, INC. · NIH-10866117 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help more Black and Hispanic people get screened for lung cancer by using community health workers who will provide support, share information about screening options, help with quitting smoking, and assist with any challenges in getting care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baystate Medical Center, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $269,942 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA289097-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10866117 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Hispanic individuals who are eligible for lung cancer screening but have not yet participated.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening or those who have already been screened may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance lung cancer screening uptake among Black and Hispanic individuals by utilizing community health workers (CHWs). The intervention involves outreach to patients, shared decision-making about screening, smoking cessation counseling, and assistance in overcoming logistical barriers to care. By addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by these communities, the study seeks to increase awareness and access to lung cancer screening services. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase lung cancer screening rates and reduce mortality in underserved Black and Hispanic populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community health workers can effectively promote cancer screening in various settings, suggesting a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Baystate Medical Center, INC.
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nunez, Eduardo Ramon — Baystate Medical Center, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nunez, Eduardo Ramon
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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.