Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Illinois

Rural Illinois Lung Cancer Screening Initiative

Recruiting Observational Study
Lung Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
10,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Southern Illinois University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for individuals aged 50 to 80 who have a history of smoking to find out how well a nurse navigator can help manage lung cancer screenings. Participants will undergo a CT scan at a local center, and results will be discussed in follow-up visits.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 50 and 80 years old
  • I have a history of smoking at least 20 pack-years
  • I currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 50 years old or over 80 years old
  • I have not smoked in the last 15 years
  • I have a health problem that prevents me from having surgery if lung cancer is found

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The role of this observational study is to access the feasibility of providing lung cancer screening using a designated nurse navigator through lung cancer screening clinic. Eligible participants will be identified using medical records, eligibility will be confirmed through phone call, screening visits will be scheduled as in-person visit or telehealth visit. Computed tomography screening will be…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All individuals 50-80 years of age * 20 pack-year smoking history * Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years: Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals 49 years and below or 81 years and above * Has not smoked in 15 or more years * Individuals who develop a health probl…
Contacts

Sowmy Thuppal, MD PhD

217-545-2320

sthuppal83@siumed.edu

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