CLIMBER
Join the CLIMBER Study: Share Your Views on Lung Cancer Screening Recruitment
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in Ireland. Lung cancer screening is a way to check for lung cancer early, before symptoms appear, using a low-dose CT scan. Although early detection through screening can save lives, many people face barriers to accessing these programs. The CLIMBER study aims to understand these challenges and develop better ways to invite and support people, especially those at higher risk, to take part in lung cancer screening.
Who can take part?
· Adults aged 55 to 74 years
· Current or former smokers with a history of heavy smoking (at least 30 pack-years — for example, smoking one pack a day for 30 years)
· Former smokers must have quit within the last 15 years
OR
· Participants already involved in the Lung Health Check trial
What will participation involve?
If you take part, you’ll be invited to a conversation with a researcher about your views and experiences related to lung cancer screening and healthcare. This will last around 30 to 45 minutes and can be done online or in person. With your permission, the session will be audio-recorded and kept confidential.
Why take part?
Your input will help us design better ways to reach people who could benefit most from lung cancer screening. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll help improve early detection, which can save lives and make screening programs more accessible and effective.
Meet the Team
· Dr Patrick Redmond – Principal Investigator (GP & Senior Lecturer)
· Dr Conor Murphy – Co-Investigator (GP & Researcher)
· Brona Mulligan – Research Assistant
Privacy and consent
Your privacy is very important. All information you share will be confidential and anonymised. You can choose to leave the study at any time without any explanation.
The study follows strict ethical guidelines and has been approved by the RCSI ethics committee.
Interested?
To find out more or to join the study, please email us at: prican@rcsi.com or bronamulligan@rcsi.com Please put CLIMBER Interview in the subject line.
Or fill in this form https://forms.office.com/e/gPz1TsBB1V