Improving participation in lung cancer screening programs
Official title: Optimizing adherence to lung cancer screening: Applying theory and implementation science to participant engagement
Funded at Hackensack University Medical Center · NIH-10912811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $103,871 |
| NIH project number | 5K00CA264409-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912811 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at high risk for lung cancer who are eligible for low-dose CT screening.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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 University Medical Center
Hackensack, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirsch, Erin — Hackensack University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hirsch, Erin
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Making it easier to keep up with yearly low‑dose lung CT screening
This project creates low‑burden reminder messages and clinic-friendly approaches to help people at high risk stick with annual low‑dose CT lung cancer screening.
-
Digital health strategies to expand lung cancer screening in safety-net clinics
A funded project aims to help low-resource clinics increase the use of lung cancer screening for patients who smoke or are at risk.
-
Integrated approach to lung screening and quitting for African Americans
A multi-level program aims to boost LDCT lung cancer screening uptake and help African American smokers quit, with support from a comprehensive community-focused plan.
-
Population health approach to boost lung cancer screening at community clinics
A large Utah project aims to help community clinics reach more eligible adults to get low-dose CT lung cancer screening.
-
Group-based tobacco treatment for older adults after lung cancer screening
A study tests a group-based tobacco cessation program for older adults who are getting lung cancer screening to help them quit smoking.
-
Personalized Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans
Aimed at improving who gets screened and how lung cancer is diagnosed among Veterans using personalized tools.
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.