New app aims to protect kids from radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer
NCT ID NCT07591389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app designed to encourage mothers of children aged 4 and under to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Participants receive a free radon test kit and use the app to learn about radon risks. The study measures changes in radon knowledge, confidence, and whether participants actually use the test kit. It involves 100 mothers in North Dakota.
What this could mean
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Active substance
radon app
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could help reduce lung cancer risk by increasing radon testing in homes with young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app's impact on actual radon testing and cancer prevention is uncertain.
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University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine, Bismarck Clinic
RECRUITINGBismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States
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University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine, Minot Clinic
RECRUITINGMinot, North Dakota, 58701, United States
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