Understanding lung cancer screening use and outcomes in diverse populations
Official title: Evaluating Lung Cancer Screening Patterns and Outcomes in Diverse Populations and Settings
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11362151 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study looking at how newly expanded lung cancer screening guidelines are used in real-world settings and what outcomes occur for people from different populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $691,209 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA212014-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362151 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 50-80 with a history of smoking or significant pack-years, especially Black individuals and other underrepresented groups.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the screening eligibility or those not engaged in current clinical care may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project investigates how the updated 2021 lung cancer screening guidelines are put into practice across diverse groups, including Black adults. Researchers will analyze existing data sources to see who gets screened, how often, and what the results are in different communities. The goal is to identify barriers and facilitators to equitable screening and to understand how screening impacts health outcomes in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could help ensure more people at risk are screened appropriately and reduce disparities in lung cancer outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show screening can reduce mortality in high-risk groups, but results for expansion criteria and diverse populations are mixed and require further clarification.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Louise — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Louise
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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.