Increasing lung cancer screening in community health centers
Official title: Population Health Management Approaches to Increase Lung Cancer Screening in Community Health Centers
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11089295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help more people in Utah, especially those from low-income and diverse backgrounds, get important lung cancer screenings by partnering with local health centers to make the process easier and more accessible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $639,095 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3CA287109-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11089295 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are at high risk for lung cancer, particularly those from low-income and racially diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for lung cancer or those who do not meet the screening eligibility criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance lung cancer screening rates among underserved populations in Utah by implementing a structured program in community health centers. It addresses the significant barriers to screening, particularly for individuals from marginalized backgrounds, by utilizing a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) approach. The project will involve collaboration with local health centers to ensure that low-income and racially diverse patients receive the recommended annual Low-Dose Computed Tomography screenings. By focusing on these communities, the research seeks to improve access to life-saving lung cancer screenings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase lung cancer screening rates, leading to earlier detection and improved survival outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in increasing cancer screening rates through targeted interventions in community health settings, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wetter, David W — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Wetter, David W
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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.