The MyLungHealth Study Protocol: Engaging Patients to Enable Interoperable Lung Cancer Decision Support at Scale

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · Mar 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The MyLungHealth Study is designed to help improve lung cancer screening for patients who may be at risk. The trial focuses on using a patient-friendly approach through an online health portal to identify eligible patients and support them in making informed decisions about lung cancer screening. By addressing common barriers, such as missing information about patients' smoking history, the study aims to increase the number of people screened for lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), a special type of X-ray that helps find lung cancer early.

To participate in this study, individuals should be between 50 and 79 years old with a history of smoking, either current or former. Specifically, those with a history of smoking at least 10 pack-years (which means smoking about one pack a day for 10 years) may be eligible. Participants will be recruited from primary care clinics and can expect to engage with the online portal to help guide their screening decisions. This study is currently looking for volunteers, and it’s a great opportunity for those who want to take an active role in their lung health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria for both study 1 and study 2:
• • aged 50-79
• • a history of smoking (e.g., current or former tobacco use)
• • seen in a study primary care clinic in the 12 months preceding the start of the trial
• Exclusion criteria for both study 1 and study 2:
• • \>0 but \< 10 pack-year smoking history or quit more than 15 years ago
• • No use of the patient portal at least once in the year preceding the start of the study
• • A lung cancer diagnosis at the start of the study
• • LDCT completed in the past 3 years
• • Another chest CT completed in the past year
• • Structured EHR data indicating LCS SDM was provided in the past 3 years
• • Exposed to the intervention during the pilot phase
• Inclusion criteria for study 1:
• • a 10-19 pack-year smoking history, an unknown pack-year history, unknown quit date for patients who quit smoking, or a 0 pack-year smoking history
• Inclusion criteria for study 2:
• • at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years