Lung Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to research patient preferences for lung cancer screening and pilot mobile units to address the barrier of access that decreases participation in lung cancer screening.
Detailed description
The overarching goal of this study is to research patient preferences for lung cancer screening and pilot mobile units to address the barrier of access that decreases participation in lung cancer screening. To facilitate this, the investigators will evaluate the feasibility of mobile lung cancer screening clinics to improve access through focus group study in designated rural areas of New Hampshire and Vermont, canvas and survey these areas to confirm need, and pilot the mobile lung cancer screening clinic to establish practicability. Findings from the proposed project will be used as preliminary data to apply for further funding and to implement the mobile unit in these identified rural communities on a consistent basis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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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Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment | 6 months after starting the mobile lung cancer screening units (Aim 3) | Number of individuals recruited to the mobile lung cancer screening units |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in knowledge | 6 months after starting the mobile lung cancer screening units (Aim 3) | Change in knowledge before and after entering the mobile lung cancer screening, as determined by the pre and post survey |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORDavid Finley, MD
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Outcome results
None listed