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Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a text messaging intervention to increase the uptake of lung cancer screening among Latinos: single-arm pilot study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: , a text messaging intervention to increase the uptake of lung cancer screening among Latinos. Methods: and completed assessments at baseline and Month 3. Results: At baseline, participants had a mean age of 59.1 years [standard deviation (SD) =6.5], 50% were women, 57.5% preferred Spanish, and 52.5% had a high school education or less. More than half of participants (65%) had never heard of lung cancer screening and 72.5% were unaware of their eligibility. Thirty-five participants (87.5%) completed the follow-up assessment at Month 3. The self-reported lung cancer screening rate was 20% (8/40). The electronic health record-verified lung cancer screening rate was 25% (10/40). Thirteen participants (32.5%; 13/40) completed the shared decision-making process. Thirty participants (90.9%, 30/33) reported being satisfied with the intervention and all participants (100%, 33/33) indicated they would recommend it to a friend or family member. Conclusions: is acceptable and holds promising preliminary impact among Latinos. Additional testing in a randomized clinical trial is warranted to assess the efficacy of the intervention.

Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease

DOI: 10.21037/jtd-2026-1205