Text alerts could save lungs: 27,000 smokers tested in landmark screening trial
NCT ID NCT07322367
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether sending text message reminders encourages more high-risk adults to complete a lung cancer screening CT scan. Researchers will enroll 27,000 people aged 50-77 who smoke or recently quit, focusing on minority and rural communities. The goal is to see if simple digital nudges can boost screening rates and catch lung cancer earlier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
text message reminders
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple text reminders significantly increase lung cancer screening rates, helping catch cancer earlier in high-risk groups.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or device, so the impact is limited to improving screening uptake. It may not work for everyone, and results depend on participants' engagement.
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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