Peer-led outreach program to improve lung cancer screening for Black Veterans
Co-Design and Pilot Testing of Peer-led Community Outreach to Improve Equity, Veteran-Centeredness and Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening
This study is testing a new program that helps Black Veterans get screened for lung cancer by using peer support and guidance to make the process easier.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Boston Healthcare System Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06389981 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on co-designing and pilot testing a Veteran-centered intervention called the Vet Peer Connects program, aimed at improving lung cancer screening uptake among Black Veterans. The program involves peer-led group orientations and one-on-one tailored support for eligible Veterans, helping them navigate the screening process. The feasibility of the program will be assessed through various methods, including ethnographic observation and participant interviews, to gather insights on its acceptability and effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are self-identified Black Veterans who meet specific lung cancer screening guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black Veterans or those who have already undergone lung cancer screening will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase lung cancer screening rates among Black Veterans, leading to earlier detection and better outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar peer-led interventions have shown promise in other health areas, this specific approach targeting Black Veterans and lung cancer screening is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified Black Veterans * Meet United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for lung cancer ( still smoking cigarettes or quit within past 15 years, greater than or equal to 20 pack-years total) * Have not yet undergone lung cancer screening Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Black Veterans
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- VA Boston Healthcare System — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Renda Wiener, MD
- Email: renda.wiener@va.gov
- Phone: 857-364-5685
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.