Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Testing home air for radon to improve lung cancer prevention

Official title: Co-developing and Pilot Testing a Risk-tailored, Technology-supported Intervention to Increase Home Radon Testing in New Hampshire and Vermont

Run by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · NCT05833334 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if different ways of encouraging people, especially smokers and non-smokers, to test their homes for radon can help prevent lung cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment172 (estimated)
SponsorDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lebanon, New Hampshire)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2023
Main results expectedAugust 24, 2027
Study endsAugust 24, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT05833334 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who rent or own their homes in New Hampshire or Vermont and have not previously tested their homes for radon.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have already tested their homes for radon or do not reside in New Hampshire or Vermont may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on understanding the attitudes and plans of renters and homeowners regarding radon testing in their homes. It consists of two phases: the first phase involves surveys and focus group discussions to gauge participants' views on radon testing and its impact on their testing plans. The second phase is a pilot intervention that tests various strategies to encourage radon testing among smokers and non-smokers. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions and the recruitment strategy within a specified timeframe.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to increased awareness and testing for radon, potentially reducing lung cancer risk among participants.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using educational interventions to promote health behavior changes, making this approach promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Be at least 18 years old
* Have a valid mailing address in New Hampshire or Vermont,
* Have not tested their current homes for radon,
* Rent or own their home, and
* Live at their home year-round

Exclusion Criteria:

* N/A

Where it's running

  • Dartmouth Cancer Center
    Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.