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Phone and video calls boost lung cancer screening follow-up in small pilot

NCT ID NCT05021133

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether telehealth coaching can help people get their yearly lung cancer screening on time. 22 participants who were overdue for a follow-up low-dose CT scan received coaching via video or phone call. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and helps people complete their screening within 180 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telehealth coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve adherence to lung cancer screening, potentially saving lives through early detection.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study (22 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on technology access and English proficiency.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 77 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Is eligible for LDCT for LCS follow-up * Has technology to complete study activities (e.g., video call visit) * English speaker * Has undergone LCS at UMMH * Is overdue for LDCT follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Has previous diagnosis of lung cancer * Has active cancer diagnosis * Is a nursing home or group care resident * Is pregnant

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Conditions

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lung cancer lung neoplasm

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Lung cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMass Chan Medical School

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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