Improving participation in lung cancer screening programs
Optimizing adherence to lung cancer screening: Applying theory and implementation science to participant engagement
This study is all about helping people at high risk for lung cancer remember to get their annual screenings by creating friendly reminder messages based on their feedback, so more folks can catch lung cancer early when it's easier to treat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hackensack University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hackensack, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912811 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing adherence to lung cancer screening through the development of effective reminder messages for high-risk individuals. By utilizing a mixed methods approach, the study will gather insights from lung cancer screening participants to understand how they process health information. The research will involve creating and refining reminder messages based on participant feedback, aiming to increase the rates of annual screening adherence. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that more individuals take advantage of early lung cancer detection opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at high risk for lung cancer who are eligible for low-dose CT screening.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at high risk for lung cancer or those who have already been diagnosed with lung cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of high-risk individuals participating in lung cancer screening, leading to earlier detection and improved treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can improve adherence to cancer screening guidelines, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Hackensack, United States
- Hackensack University Medical Center — Hackensack, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirsch, Erin — Hackensack University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hirsch, Erin
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.