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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
Position Title
Senior Scientist / Assistant Professor of Radiology
Email
About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)
Project ID
PLCO-317
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Nov 27, 2017
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)