Free transport boosts lung cancer screening attendance in west philadelphia
NCT ID NCT06207435
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a community support program that offered free transportation to lung cancer screening appointments for West Philadelphia residents. Out of 242 participants, researchers measured how many people attended their scheduled low-dose CT scans. The goal was to see if removing transportation barriers could increase screening rates and help catch lung cancer earlier.
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 could show that simple support like free rides can improve screening attendance, potentially catching lung cancer earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on one city area. Results may not apply elsewhere, and it does not test a new treatment or cure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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