Understanding how patients and doctors make decisions about lung cancer screening
Official title: Using a Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Shared Decision-Making in Lung Cancer Screening
Funded at Hackensack University Medical Center · NIH-10721731 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how patients and doctors talk about lung cancer screening to find out what makes those conversations better, so everyone can make smarter choices together and improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hackensack University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hackensack, United States) |
| Project start | October 8, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $219,125 |
| NIH project number | 7R01CA222090-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10721731 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are considering lung cancer screening and are willing to engage in discussions with their healthcare providers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening or those who are not interested in participating in shared decision-making may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the shared decision-making process between patients and clinicians regarding lung cancer screening. It aims to identify the key components of discussions that lead to better decision quality and patient outcomes. By analyzing how patients perceive these discussions, the study seeks to develop improved decision support tools and communication strategies for both patients and healthcare providers. The research will involve collecting data through various methods to understand the complexities of these conversations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better decision-making tools that enhance patient understanding and satisfaction in lung cancer screening.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that enhancing shared decision-making can improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carter-Bawa, Lisa — Hackensack University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Carter-Bawa, Lisa
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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.