New program aims to boost lung cancer screening in latinx communities

NCT ID NCT06225414

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving Hispanic/Latinx patients educational materials, financial navigation help, and reminders could increase lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans. 60 eligible adults aged 50-80 with a smoking history took part. The goal was to see if these simple supports help more people get screened early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Patient education materials and reminders

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could help more Hispanic/Latinx people get screened for lung cancer early, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study (60 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, not a new drug or treatment. Results may not apply to other groups or regions.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 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 SeniorHealth Center -Pavillion 4

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • UCI Health-Costa Mesa

    Costa Mesa, California, 92627, United States

  • UCI Health-Irvine

    Irvine, California, 92612, United States

  • UCI Health-Laguna hilla

    Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States

  • UCI Health-Newport

    Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States

  • UCI Health-Yorba Linda

    Yorba Linda, California, 92886, United States

  • UCI Medical Center, Pavilion 3

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • UCI-Health Tustin

    Tustin, California, 92780, United States