Aipaca is an IRB-approved research project of the University of Oklahoma. Established patients in our affiliated primary care and pulmonology clinics can call or text the Aipaca line and have a brief conversation with the assistant about their smoking history, screening eligibility, and the next clinical steps to discuss with their primary care clinician.
What Aipaca Does
Voice Consultations
Patients call a toll-free line and have a natural, real-time conversation about their smoking history and lung cancer screening options. Calls are confidential and HIPAA-compliant.
Text Messaging Support
The same number supports two-way SMS. Patients can text questions, get information about low-dose CT screening, and arrange follow-up with their primary care clinician.
USPSTF-Aligned Guidance
Conversations follow the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for lung cancer screening, helping patients calculate their pack-years and understand eligibility.
Shared Decision-Making
Aipaca prepares each patient for a thoughtful, informed conversation with their primary care clinician about whether low-dose CT screening is right for them.
Who We Are
Patient Information
If you are a current participant in the Aipaca research study, the resources below explain how the service works, how to opt in or out, and how to reach the team.
For Researchers & Compliance Reviewers
Aipaca is operated under an active IRB protocol at the University of Oklahoma Office of Research Services. All patient consent, data retention, and disclosure practices are governed by that protocol. For research-related inquiries, audit requests, or compliance verification, please contact the Office of Research Services directly.