Nudge study aims to boost lung cancer screening rates
NCT ID NCT05832008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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
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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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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States