Facilitation of Information eXchange for Shared Decision Making for Lung Cancer Screening (NCT07517692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Facilitation of Information eXchange for Shared Decision Making for Lung Cancer Screening
United States120 participantsStarted 2026-04-07
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether the patient and provider support program, called FIX-SDM, helps patients and providers engage in shared decision-making for lung cancer screening during primary care visits and increases the number of patients who complete lung cancer screening. The investigators will also assess the acceptability of the support program and the feasibility of the study protocol to prepare for a future large-scale trial. The main questions this trial aims to answer are:
* Does the patient and provider support increase the number of patients who complete lung cancer screening?
* Does the patient and provider support help patients and health care providers engage more in shared decision-making and improve the quality of the patient's decision regarding lung cancer screening?
* Is the study protocol feasible? The investigators will compare the patient and provider support program to usual care to see if the support increases the number of patients who complete lung cancer screening.
Primary care provider participants will:
* Receive the provider support session and educational materials, or follow usual practice
* Answer a baseline survey and a follow-up survey in 6 months
* Answer additional survey questions regarding the acceptability of the provider support session if they receive it
Patient participants will
* Receive a smoking history survey, a decision aid, and text messages about lung cancer screening prior to the primary care visit, or receive usual care
* Complete the baseline survey and two follow-up surveys, one right after the primary care visit and another 3 months after the visit.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 77 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Primary care provider (PCP) participants:
Inclusion criteria
* PCPs (physicians or advanced practitioners)
* Who practice in general internal medicine or family medicine clinics in UMass Memorial Health
* Who care for more than 5 potentially LCS-eligible patients in their practice Exclusion criteria
* Participation in the previous study to co-develop the provider intervention (to avoid bias)
Patient participants
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults between the ages of 50 and 77
* Meets criteria for Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) (Current eligibility includes: An individual who currently smokes or quit smoking within 15 years with at least a 20 pack-year smoking history)
* Has a smartphone with texting capability
* English-speaking
* Has a scheduled PCP visit in the next \~3-6 weeks from study enrollment with one of the PCP participants enrolled in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior LCS
* Chest CT within the last 12 months
* History of lung cancer
* Active cancer requiring treatment
* Supplemental oxygen use
* Pregnancy
* Participation in the previous study to co-develop the patient intervention (to avoid bias)
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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 Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) within 3 months