Pragmatic Trial Tests Telehealth Strategies to Boost Lung Cancer Screening Shared Decision-Making — SMART Design Targets Health Equity
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·14 June 2026
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·clinical-trialsNew pragmatic trial tests whether telehealth strategies can boost lung cancer screening shared decision-making completion among eligible smokers. SMART design includes equity analysis across racial and sex demographics.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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