Free rides and scheduling help may boost lung cancer screening rates
NCT ID NCT06628167
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether offering free transportation and help scheduling appointments could improve attendance at lung cancer screenings in Philadelphia. Over 250 residents with upcoming or missed low-dose CT scans were offered these services. The goal was to see if such community support increases screening adherence.
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 program could show that simple support like free rides and scheduling help can get more people screened for lung cancer, potentially catching it earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed community project, not a treatment trial. It only measured attendance, not health outcomes. Results may not apply outside Philadelphia.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Univeristy of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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