Tailored Patient Navigation to Improve the Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening in Tribal Communities … (NCT07176000) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tailored Patient Navigation to Improve the Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening in Tribal Communities in Western Washington State, SACRED LUNGS Trial
United States237 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial studies whether tailored patient navigation (PN) works to improve the uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) in tribal communities in western Washington state. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States among American Indian (AI) and Alaska Native (AN) people, and the incidence of lung cancer is higher in this population in the Northern and Southern Plains, Alaska, and Pacific Coast regions. In Washington state, AI/AN people also have twice the rate of commercial cigarette smoking than the overall population. LCS with annual low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) can reduce lung cancer death and is recommended in people 50-80 years of age with current or recent (within 15 years) tobacco use and a 20 pack-year or greater smoking history. Despite this, AI and AN people are less likely to receive LCS which may be due to barriers they face making it difficult to receive LCS. PN services are designed to guide a patient through the healthcare system and reduce barriers to timely screening, follow-up, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. The PN services in this trial have been tailored for the tribal communities in western Washington state. The services are designed to help participants overcome the unique barriers that their tribal communities face and improve the uptake of LCS.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Between ages 50-77
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Self-reported 20-pack year smoking history
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Ongoing commercial tobacco use within the past 15 years
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Seen by a PCP at a participating clinic (South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency \[SPIPA\] or Muckleshoot) within the past three years
* Potential participants who want to establish care at an eligible clinic will be connected to a PCP
* AIM 2 CLINICAL STAFF SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: At least 18 years of age
* AIM 2 CLINICAL STAFF SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Affiliation with Muckleshoot or SPIPA (one of the 6 community partnering clinics) as a provider, or supportive staff member
* AIM 2 PATIENT SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Patient participated in the aim 1.2 trial
* AIM 3 CLINICAL STAFF SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: At least 18 years of age
* AIM 3 CLINICAL STAFF SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Affiliation with Muckleshoot or SPIPA (one of the 6 community partnering clinics) as a provider, or supportive staff member
* AIM 3 PATIENT SURVEYS AND SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS: Patient participated in the aim 1.2 trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Has had a documented chest CT within the past one year
* AIM 1.2 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: Personal history of lung cancer or symptoms associated with lung …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Completion of chest computed tomography (CT) (Aim 1.2)