New program aims to boost lung cancer screening through better Doctor-Patient talks
NCT ID NCT07517692
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a program called FIX-SDM that helps patients and their primary care providers talk about lung cancer screening. The program gives providers training and materials, and patients receive a smoking history survey, a decision aid, and text messages before their visit. The study will compare this program to usual care to see if it increases the number of people who get screened and improves the quality of the decision-making process.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FIX-SDM program (provider support session, educational materials, patient decision aid, smoking history survey, and text messages)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help more people at risk for lung cancer get screened, leading to earlier detection and better outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not increase screening rates or be practical for wider use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
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