Could a digital tool help smokers decide on lung cancer screening?
NCT ID NCT07716527
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a web-based digital tool designed to help people aged 50–80 who smoke or recently quit make informed decisions about lung cancer screening. The tool includes a personalized risk calculator, patient stories, and smoking cessation resources. Researchers compare its usability and effectiveness against standard educational materials from the American Cancer Society.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a web-based digital health tool prototype containing lung cancer screening information, a personalized risk calculator, patient stories, and smoking cessation resources
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help more people make informed decisions about lung cancer screening, potentially catching cancers earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study testing a prototype, so the tool may not be effective or widely adopted. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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