Journal article
The Chest Australia Trial: A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to increase consultation rates in smokers at risk of lung cancer
JD Emery, SR Murray, FM Walter, A Martin, S Goodall, D Mazza, E Habgood, Y Kutzer, DJ Barnes, P Murchie
Thorax | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2019
Abstract
Background: International research has focused on screening and mass media campaigns to promote earlier patient presentation and detect lung cancer earlier. This trial tested the effect of a behavioural intervention in people at increased risk of lung cancer on help-seeking for respiratory symptoms. Methods: Parallel, individually randomised controlled trial. Eligible participants were long-term smokers with at least 20 pack-years, aged 55 and above. The CHEST intervention entailed a consultation to discuss and implement a self-help manual, followed by self-monitoring reminders to encourage help-seeking for respiratory symptoms. The control group received a brief discussion about lung health..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This trial was funded by the NHMRC (grant ID 1064121). It was supported by the Cancer Australia Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4). JDE is supported by an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship. FMW was supported by a Clinician Scientist award (RG 68235) from the National Institute for Health Research.