New program aims to catch lung cancer early by boosting screening rates

NCT ID NCT06000683

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program to help more people at high risk for lung cancer get a low-dose CT scan, which can catch the disease early and save lives. The program included notifying doctors, educating patients, offering financial help, and reminding patients to talk about screening during their visit. 79 people aged 50-80 with a heavy smoking history took part. The goal was to see if these steps increased the number of screening orders and completed scans within six months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCI Health - Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California, 92627, United States
UCI Health - Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States
UCI Health - Newport Beach MacArthur

Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States
UCI Health - Tustin

Tustin, California, 92670, United States
UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza

Irvine, California, 92697, United States
UCI Health-Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda, California, 92886, United States
UCI Medical Center

Orange, California, 92868, United States

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