LungTalk for Increasing Lung Cancer Screening
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to use emails and an online tool called LungTalk to educate women who have had a mammogram about lung cancer screening. The goal is to increase their awareness and knowledge using easy-to-understand digital content.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How is the LungTalk treatment different from other lung cancer screening methods?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment LungTalk for increasing lung cancer screening?
Research shows that using tools and campaigns to increase awareness and understanding of lung cancer screening can lead to more people engaging in screening. For example, educational materials and decision aids have been shown to help patients understand the benefits and risks of screening, which can encourage them to participate in lung cancer screening.24678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Tali Amir, MD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women aged 50-80 who have a history of heavy smoking (at least 20-pack-years), either currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years, and haven't had lung cancer screening before. They must have recently had a mammogram with no signs of breast cancer.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Digital Strategy Implementation
Participants engage with the digital strategy involving email communications and LungTalk to increase awareness about lung cancer screening
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for engagement and effectiveness of the digital strategy
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- LungTalk
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor