Lung Cancer Screening in High-risk Black Women
Purpose
The goal of this research study is to study U.S. Black women 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
Conditions
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Carcinoma
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Self-identified Black women. - 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 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- Individuals with a history of lung cancer. - Individuals with symptoms suggestive of lung cancer. We will evaluate whether women have symptoms suggestive of lung cancer by administering an online screening questionnaire, which will ask whether they have experienced shortness of breath, whether they become easily winded, and whether they have had a chronic cough within the last 12 weeks that has not improved. Women who select that they have any one of these symptoms will be advised to follow up with their primary doctor and will not be eligible to participate in the study. - Individuals with pneumonia or acute respiratory infection within 12 weeks prior to enrollment that was treated with antibiotics.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Screening
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Screening: Low-Dose Computed Tomography Screening |
Participants will undergo study procedures as outlined: - Complete questionnaires pre- and post- low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) test. - Visit Massachusetts General Hospital facility for a LDCT screening test. |
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Recruiting Locations
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Detailed 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 women with a history of smoking. LDCT screening is currently the only recommended way to screen for lung cancer among high-risk individuals. However, the majority of Black women 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 up to 3 months. It is expected about 900 people will participate in this study.