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New strategies aim to boost lung cancer screening and save lives

NCT ID NCT07711691

Prevention Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Empower LCS/Call+ to help adults who are at high risk for lung cancer complete their recommended screening. The program includes educational materials, reminders for patients and doctors, and support with financial or community resources. Some participants who haven't been screened after a few months may also receive phone-based help to overcome barriers. The goal is to see if these strategies make it easier for people to get screened and catch lung cancer early.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a behavioral intervention including a decision aid, provider notification, text reminders, and tailored support materials, plus optional telephone navigation
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more high-risk people get screened for lung cancer, catching it earlier and reducing deaths.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention may not significantly increase screening rates.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must meet current USPSTF eligibility criteria for lung cancer screening (Current criteria: age 50-80 years old with a 20 pack-year smoking history, who currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years) 2. Must have an electronic health record-assigned primary care provider within University of California Irvine Health or Emory Healthcare 3. Must have recent engagement with respective health system (i.e., office or emergency department (ED) visit, hospitalization with discharged home in the last 12 months, or a scheduled office visit in the next 3 months). 4. Must speak English or Spanish 5. Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Meet the eligibility upper age limit during initial 4-month participation. 2. Have a prior history of lung cancer. 3. Have a new diagnosis of other cancers in the 12 months 4. Have a chest CT or LDCT in the last 12 months 5. Have ICD-10 code of Alzheimer's disease in EHR

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cigarette Smoking lung neoplasm Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

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Early detection of cancer Lung cancer screening Lung neoplasms Smoking cigarette

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    57 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHAO Family Comprehensive Cancer Center- Irvine

    Irvine, California, 92612, United States

  • Emory Clinic Downtown Decatur

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road - Primary Care

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory Clinic at 1525 Clifton Road - Primary Care

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory Clinic at Decatur - Primary Care

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States

  • Emory Clinic at Lithonia - Primary Care

    Lithonia, Georgia, 30058, United States

  • Emory Clinic at Midtown

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

  • Emory Clinic at Old Fourth Ward

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30047, United States

  • Emory Clinic at Saint Joseph's

    Dunwoody, Georgia, 30342, United States

  • Emory Gastroenterology

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

  • Emory at Avalon - Primary Care

    Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009, United States

  • Emory at Beaver Ruin - Primary Care

    Lilburn, Georgia, 30047, United States

  • Emory at Belmont - Primary Care

    Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, United States

  • Emory at Buford - Primary Care

    Buford, Georgia, 30519, United States

  • Emory at Centerville - Primary Care

    Snellville, Georgia, 30339, United States

  • Emory at Decatur - Primary Care

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States

  • Emory at Decatur - Primary Care (Irvin Court)

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Emory at Decatur - Primary Care (Scott Boulevard)

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • Emory at Duluth

    Duluth, Georgia, 30096, United States

  • Emory at Dunwoody

    Dunwoody, Georgia, 30338, United States

  • Emory at Eagles Landing Primary Care

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • Emory at East Cobb - Primary Care

    Marietta, Georgia, 30068, United States

  • Emory at Findley Road

    Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States

  • Emory at Flat Shoals - Primary Care

    Decatur, Georgia, 30034, United States

  • Emory at Hillandale Family Medicine

    Lithonia, Georgia, 30058, United States

  • Emory at LaGrange - Davis Road

    La Grange, Georgia, 30241, United States

  • Emory at LaGrange - Smith Street - Primary Care

    La Grange, Georgia, 30240, United States

  • Emory at Miller Grove - Primary Care

    Lithonia, Georgia, 30058, United States

  • Emory at Mountain Park - Primary Care

    Lilburn, Georgia, 30047, United States

  • Emory at Northlake - Primary Care

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30345, United States

  • Emory at Oak Grove - Primary Care

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States

  • Emory at Peachtree City - Primary Care

    Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269, United States

  • Emory at Peachtree Hills - Primary Care

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States

  • Emory at Rockbridge Primary Care & Nephrology

    Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30087, United States

  • Emory at Sharpsburg

    Sharpsburg, Georgia, 30277, United States

  • Emory at Snellville - Primary Care (Lenora Church Road)

    Snellville, Georgia, 30078, United States

  • Emory at Snellville - Primary Care (Oak Road)

    Snellville, Georgia, 30078, United States

  • Emory at Snellville Primary Care (Presidential Circle)

    Snellville, Georgia, 30078, United States

  • Emory at Spivey Station - Primary Care

    Jonesboro, Georgia, 30236, United States

  • Emory at Stone Mountain - Primary Care

    Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30083, United States

  • Emory at Sugarloaf - Primary Care

    Duluth, Georgia, 30097, United States

  • Emory at Toco Hills - Primary Care

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Emory at Tucker - Primary Care (1459 Montreal Road)

    Tucker, Georgia, 30084, United States

  • Emory at West Point

    West Point, Georgia, 31833, United States

  • Pavilion Family Medicine Center

    Warner Robins, Georgia, 31093, United States

  • Primary Care & Internal Medicine Services

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • 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 - Yorba Linda

    Yorba Linda, California, 92886, United States

  • UCI Health Family Health Center - Anaheim

    Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

  • UCI Health Family Health Center - Santa Ana

    Santa Ana, California, 92701, United States

  • UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    Irvine, California, 92697, United States

  • UCI Health SeniorHealth Center -Pavillion 4

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • UCI Medical Center, Pavilion 3

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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