Improving lung cancer screening through community engagement and trust-building
Official title: Developing a Trustworthy Multilevel Intervention to Improve Lung Cancer Screening
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10933566 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to help more people get screened for lung cancer by understanding and fixing the challenges they face, and it involves working with community members and healthcare providers to create and test new ideas that make screening easier and more trustworthy for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $202,583 |
| NIH project number | 5R00CA277366-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933566 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, particularly those from communities with lower access to healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening or those who have already been diagnosed with lung cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing lung cancer screening rates by identifying and addressing barriers at multiple levels, including patients, providers, and health systems. It involves engaging community advisors and key stakeholders to develop strategies that promote trust and increase screening uptake. The study will also pilot test these strategies to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world settings, ensuring that diverse populations are included in the process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased lung cancer screening rates, ultimately reducing mortality from this disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community engagement and tailored interventions can successfully improve health screening rates, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richmond, Jennifer Ann — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Richmond, Jennifer Ann
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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.