Evaluating the Feasibility of Lung Cancer Screening in High-risk Black Individuals
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
The goal of this research study is to study U.S. Black individuals with a history of smoking to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and performance of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening among this population. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: Low-dose computed tomography (radiologic scan) chest scan
Description
The goal of this single-arm pilot research study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer among U.S. Black individuals with a history of smoking. LDCT screening is currently the only recommended way to screen for lung cancer among high-risk individuals. However, many Black individuals at high-risk for lunch cancer are currently ineligible for lung cancer screening. Study procedures include screening for eligibility, completion of questionnaires, and a LDCT screening test. Participation in this study is expected to last…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 50–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified Black individual. * Have a self-reported history of smoking. No restriction will be placed on the number of smoking pack years participants must have nor the number of years former smokers must have quit smoking. * Aged 50-80 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of lung cancer. * Individuals with symptoms suggestive of lung cancer. We will evaluate whether individuals have symptoms suggestive of lung cancer by administering an online screening questionnaire, which will ask whether they have experienced shortness of breath, whether the…
Interventions
- ProcedureLow-dose Computed Tomography
Per standard care
Locations (2)
- University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBoston, Massachusetts