A simulation modeling study examining the downstream effects of follow-up schedules for screen-detected nodules

Principal Investigator
Name: Chung Yin (Joey) Kong
Degrees: Ph.D.
Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Position Title: Senior Scientist / Assistant Professor of Radiology
Email: joey@mgh-ita.org

Project Information
Study: NLST
Project ID: NLST-357
Title: A simulation modeling study examining the downstream effects of follow-up schedules for screen-detected nodules

Summary
We will use a microsimulation model to investigate the effectiveness of the Lung-RADS guidelines for management of lung nodules detected by LDCT scans.

Aims

• Determine whether the Lung-RADS guidelines are optimal for follow-up and treatment of lung nodules
• Investigate modifications to Lung-RADS with the aim of improving effectiveness
• Examine the cost-effectiveness of Lung-RADS and other such sets of guidelines
• Formulate recommendations for lung nodule management

Collaborators

Mark Hammer, M.D. (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Eduardo Barbosa Jr., M.D. (U. Penn Perelman School of Medicine)