Provider Support and Patient Outreach in Lung Cancer Screening
Funded at Thomas Jefferson University · NIH-11360715 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site study will test ways to help doctors and patients work together to make shared decisions and increase lung cancer screening in primary care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Thomas Jefferson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $654,854 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA258849-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360715 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older who are eligible for lung cancer screening and have a scheduled primary care visit at participating health systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for screening or not reached by the outreach may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests two practical actions in four health systems to boost lung cancer screening: supporting providers and reaching out to patients. It uses a 2x2 design to see how each action, alone or together, changes decision-making and screening rates over three years. Researchers will work with primary care practices, collect EMR and survey data, and interview clinicians and staff to understand what helps or hinders screening uptake. About 4,480 patients who are eligible for screening will be contacted to confirm interest and complete baseline surveys, with a subset randomized for outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could increase appropriate lung cancer screening and help patients engage more fully in decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that provider support and patient outreach can influence screening decisions and uptake, but results vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Myers, Ronald E. — Thomas Jefferson University
- Study coordinator: Myers, Ronald E.
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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.