Lung cancer screening reminders for smokers
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses text messages to remind people who smoke or used to smoke to get screened for lung cancer. It helps catch lung cancer early, when it's easier to treat.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a patient at one of the participating community health centers.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You are a current or former smoker.
- You have a phone that can receive text messages and haven't opted out of clinic texts.
- You have never had lung cancer or already discussed lung cancer screening with your doctor.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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