Study on Patient Participation and Barriers in Lung Cancer Screening for Adults Aged 50 to 80

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand the challenges participants face when scheduling and completing lung cancer screening. It evaluates adherence rates to lung cancer screening guidelines among patients at the UTMB and UT Tyler programs. The study also explores participants experiences and barriers to screening, along with insights from program directors and staff to improve screening rates. Participants who join this observational study will take part in interviews about their background, lung cancer history, and experiences with scheduling lung cancer screening. Researchers will use advanced machine learning methods to create prediction models that identify factors influencing screening adherence, using data from multiple sources. Participants will be interviewed about their lung cancer screening experience and any obstacles they faced. The study monitors safety and adverse events over about one year. Researchers will gather information through surveys and interviews with patients and staff to better understand screening challenges and improve future lung cancer screening programs.

CPRIT: Patient Adherence to Lung Cancer Screening