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
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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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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States