Nudge study aims to boost lung cancer screening rates

NCT ID NCT05832008

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether sending text reminders to patients and alerts to their doctors can increase the number of people who get yearly lung cancer screening or follow-up tests. About 825 patients and their clinicians are taking part. The goal is to see if these simple nudges improve adherence to screening guidelines.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Patient and clinician nudges (text messages and EHR prompts)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show simple reminders help more people get regular lung cancer screening and follow-up, potentially catching cancer earlier.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may vary by clinic and patient population, and nudges may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm Patient Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHERENCE, PATIENT LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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