Testing home air for radon to improve lung cancer prevention
Co-developing and Pilot Testing a Risk-tailored, Technology-supported Intervention to Increase Home Radon Testing in New Hampshire and Vermont
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 172 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lebanon, New Hampshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT05833334 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have shown success in using educational interventions to promote health behavior changes, making this approach promising.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Dartmouth Cancer Center — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Judith R Rees, BM, BCh, PhD — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Papas, MPH
- Email: Stephanie.Papas@dartmouth.edu
- Phone: 603-646-5824
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.