Lung Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of radon information delivered via the radon app vs. a traditional approach (printed brochure). The prevalence of exceptionally high levels of residential radon in ND, coupled with public's poor understanding of this hazard, is a critical public health problem.
Interventions
OTHERThe radon app
Participants will be asked to use the radon app.
OTHERPrint brochure
Participants will receive print brochures.
Sponsors
University of North Dakota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* The principal eligibility criterion is that participants own a smartphone.
Exclusion criteria
* The principal exclusion criterion is previous testing for radon within the past two years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering a free radon test kit | Through the study completion - 3 months | The rate at which participants order a free radon test kit |
| Using the radon test kit | Through the study completion - 3 months | The rate at which participants use the radon test kit to test their houses |
| Change from baseline radon knowledge at 3 months | Change from baseline knowledge level to the completion of study at 3 months | Participants' knowledge about radon and its dangers, how to protect themselves from radon, etc. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed