Can a conversation aid empower lung cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT05407168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a low-literacy conversation tool designed to help lung cancer patients and their doctors make treatment decisions together. Researchers will enroll 300 patients to see if the tool improves understanding, reduces confusion, and boosts confidence in choices. The focus is on patients with lower health literacy, aiming to make complex information easier to grasp.
What this could mean
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Active substance
conversation tool (decision aid)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help doctors and patients communicate better, leading to more informed and confident treatment choices for lung cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. It may not change actual health outcomes, and results depend on how well the tool is used in practice.
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Adventist Health Portland
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97216, United States
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Hillsboro Medical Center
RECRUITINGHillsboro, Oregon, 97123, United States
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Portland VA Medical Center
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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