The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a multi-communication approach to improve informed decision-making about cancer Clinical Trials (CTs) participation by increasing awareness of CTs and Mays Cancer Center (MCC) services (treatment care capacities, reputation and resources), positive attitudes towards CTs, self-efficacy and intentions to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer (intention to participate) among patients attending the MCC (clinic-based setting) and the general public in selected Bexar County areas (community-based settings).
The proposed two-year study involves a randomized controlled educational trial featuring a 2-group parallel cohort design with random assignment of 400 cancer patients from the MCC to the intervention or usual care control group. Intervention participants will receive 3 components: 1) a bilingual culturally relevant educational video, 2) a low-literacy booklet and 3) support from a patient navigator to empower new cancer patients to make informed decisions about cancer CT participation by increasing awareness of clinical trials and MCC services, positive attitudes and intentions to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer. The usual care control group will receive a general CT fact sheet. The community setting will involve a community awareness campaign including 400 community members, with 3 components: 1) an educational session delivered via PowerPoint presentation or flip chart, 2) a low-literacy booklet, and 3) support from a community health educator to raise awareness, positive attitudes and intentions to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer and promote the MCC services among community members in Bexar County.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
581
Bilingual, culturally tailored educational video, low literacy booklet, and support from a patient navigator to empower new cancer patients to make informed decisions about cancer clinical trial participation.
General Clinical Trial fact sheet with usual care information regarding Clinical Trials.
A bilingual low-literacy booklet with educational content about clinical trials.
Support will be provided by a patient navigator to empower cancer patients to make an informed decision about cancer clinical trial participation by increasing awareness of clinical trials and MCC services, positive attitudes, and intentions to consider clinical trials as an appropriate treatment option for cancer.
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, MCC
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Proportion of patients who show intention to participate or to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer.
The percentage of patients who increased intentions to participate in a CT after the intervention compared with baseline.
Time frame: Up to 3 months after the index oncology visit
Proportion of patients who show increase in knowledge/awareness regarding CT participation.
The percentage of patients who improved knowledge/awareness about clinical trials after the intervention compared with baseline.
Time frame: Up to 3 months after the index oncology visit
Proportion of patients who show improved attitudes regarding CT participation.
The percentage of patients who improve their attitudes towards clinical trial participation after the intervention compared with baseline.
Time frame: Up to 3 months after the index oncology visit
Proportion of patients eligible for designated clinical trials who actually enroll in one of these trials.
The percentage of patients who actually participate, or enroll in a clinical trial if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Time frame: Up to 3 months after the index oncology visit
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