Philadelphia study aims to help minorities learn about lung cancer screening

NCT ID NCT06010355

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a culturally tailored educational video could improve understanding of lung cancer and screening among African American, Korean, and Chinese adults in Philadelphia. Researchers held focus groups and interviews with 11 participants to identify barriers and opportunities. The trial was terminated early, so findings are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could point toward better ways to educate at-risk communities about lung cancer screening.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early with only 11 participants, so results are very limited and may not apply broadly. It focused on awareness, not direct health outcomes.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm squamous cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.