Using social media to boost lung cancer screening in high-risk older adults
Leveraging Social Media to Increase Lung Cancer Screening Awareness, Knowledge and Uptake in High-Risk Populations
['FUNDING_R01'] · HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11167562
This project uses targeted social media messages and tailored decision support to help older adults at higher risk learn about and choose lung cancer screening.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HACKENSACK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11167562 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would see targeted messages on popular social media platforms aimed at people at higher risk for lung cancer before they visit a doctor. The team delivers tailored health information and decision-support tools to help you understand what screening involves, who is eligible, and how to arrange a low-dose CT scan. They will track whether these messages increase awareness, reduce perceived barriers, and lead eligible people to complete screening. The program focuses on reaching diverse, screening-eligible older adults who might not otherwise hear about lung cancer screening.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults at increased lung cancer risk, particularly people with a history of smoking who meet current screening guidelines.
Not a fit: People who are not eligible for lung cancer screening, do not use social media, or already have a recent screening are unlikely to benefit from this outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more high-risk people could learn about and complete lung cancer screening, which may detect cancers earlier and improve outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous social-media campaigns have improved awareness for other cancer screenings, but using tailored social-media outreach specifically to increase lung cancer screening is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
HACKENSACK, UNITED STATES
- HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — HACKENSACK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CARTER-BAWA, LISA — HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: CARTER-BAWA, LISA
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 below.