Mobile lung cancer clinics aim to close rural screening gap

NCT ID NCT04926662

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether mobile lung cancer screening units can increase participation among rural adults aged 50 to 80 who smoke or quit within the last 15 years. Researchers will measure how many people get screened and whether their knowledge about lung cancer changes. The goal is to see if bringing screening directly to communities removes access barriers.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mobile lung cancer screening units
What this could lead to
If mobile units increase screening uptake, they could help catch lung cancer earlier in rural communities with limited access.
What could go wrong
The study focuses on preferences and recruitment, not on whether screening reduces deaths. Results may not apply beyond this rural population.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 320 people

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Started

Jul 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The individuals that will be included in this study will be those that meet lung cancer screening eligibility.

Ages

50 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults age 50 to 80 years old * 20 pack-year smoking history who are currently smoking or have quit smoking within the last 15 years Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03755, United States

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