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Lung Cancer Screening in High-risk Black Women

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Lung Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Procedure: Low-dose Computed Tomography
Registration Number
NCT05898594
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brief Summary

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

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
900
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

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Screening: Low-Dose Computed Tomography ScreeningLow-dose Computed TomographyParticipants 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.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Participants Diagnosed with Invasive Lung CancerAt 6 months

The proportion of participants with a lung cancer diagnosis post-low-dose computed tomography screening test will be compared to Black women randomized to the LDCT screening arm in the National Lung Screening Trial (historical control).

Proportion of Enrolled ParticipantsAt enrollment

Primary endpoint is feasibility. Feasibility is defined as the percentage of invited participants of the Black Women's Health Study (BWHS) who enroll.

Proportion of Participants with Positive Low-dose Computed Tomography TestAt 3 months

The percentage of participants who have a positive low-dose computed tomography test will be evaluated. This percentage will be compared to the Black women randomized to the low-dose computed tomography screening arm in the National Lung Screening Trial (historical control).

Distribution of Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS) ScoresAt 3 months

The distribution of Lung-RADS scores among participants will be evaluated and compared to the distribution of Lung-RADS scores among Black women randomized to the LDCT screening arm in the National Lung Screening Trial (historical control).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Participants Who Undergo Invasive Diagnostic ProceduresAt 6 months

The proportion of participants who undergo invasive diagnostic procedures will be evaluated and compared to the proportion of Black women randomized to the LDCT screening arm in the National Lung Screening Trial (historical control) who underwent invasive diagnostic procedures.

Proportion of Participants Who Have a Complication Resulting from an Invasive Diagnostic Procedure Performed for a Positive Low-dose Computed Tomography ScanAt 6 months

The proportion of participants who have a complication resulting from an invasive diagnostic procedure performed for a positive low-dose computed tomography scan will be evaluated. This proportion will be compared to the proportion of Black women randomized to the low-dose computed tomography screening arm in the National Lung Screening Trial (historical control) who had a complication resulting from an invasive diagnostic procedure performed for a positive low-dose computed tomography scan.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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