Bronx lung cancer screening overhaul aims to catch tumors early
NCT ID NCT06284408
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new centralized screening unit at Montefiore-Einstein to help more people in the Bronx get screened for lung cancer. The unit will identify eligible smokers, educate them, and guide them through the screening process. Researchers hope this will lead to earlier diagnosis and fewer deaths from lung cancer in a low-income, mostly Hispanic and Black community.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Centralized Screening Unit (a coordinated system of patient identification, contact, education, referral, and follow-up)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could significantly increase early detection of lung cancer in underserved communities, reducing late-stage diagnoses and deaths.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site implementation study, not a randomized controlled trial. Results may not apply to other populations or settings, and the intervention may not be adopted widely.
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Montefiore Medical Center's New York City Research and Improvement Networking Group (NYC RING)
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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