Can a simple text reminder help catch lung cancer early?
NCT ID NCT05952778
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether reminder messages can encourage people aged 40-80 who smoke or have smoked to get screened for lung cancer. Researchers will ask about 133 participants how acceptable they find these reminders. The goal is to see if this simple approach could help more people get potentially life-saving screening.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- reminder messages
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to boost lung cancer screening rates in people at risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring acceptability, not actual screening uptake. The reminders may not change behavior in real-world settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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