Restorative Justice-Based Support to Increase Lung Cancer Screening in Black Adults Aged 50 to 77

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying whether a restorative justice-based lung cancer screening decision-making support intervention tailored specifically for Black individuals can increase lung cancer screening among Black community members. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Black men and women, and yearly low-dose chest CT screening is recommended for people aged 50 to 80 with a significant smoking history. However, screening rates remain low in minority groups, and this intervention aims to address social and historical health inequalities by promoting trust and shared understanding in clinical decisions. Participants attend an in-person restorative justice-based lung cancer screening decision-making support session lasting 2 to 3 hours. After completing the intervention, participants may be followed up 90 days later. The intervention is designed to empower Black individuals by addressing racial unfairness and improving decision-making related to lung cancer screening. During the study, researchers assess intervention acceptability and lung cancer screening knowledge before and after the session on the same day. They also evaluate readiness to screen, medical mistrust, smoking-related stigma, shared decision-making, and chest CT completion up to 90 days post-intervention. Additional follow-up at 90 days will assess intervention acceptability and potential refinements. The total participation involves the initial session and possible follow-up within three months.

A Restorative Justice-Based Lung Cancer Screening Decision-Making Support Intervention Tailored for Black Individuals to Increase Lung Cancer Screening Among Black Community Members, RESTORE Trial