This study focuses on psychosocial barriers at the patient level with the goal of promoting high quality decision making around clinical trials participation. The proposed study adapts the PRE-ACT model to racial and ethnic minority patients who were underrepresented in the original PRE-ACT study and will be combined with a patient navigator model.
The primary objective of the proposed research is to employ a non-directive method to improve preparedness for consideration of clinical trials among racial minority patients by providing tailored information to address knowledge and attitudes towards clinical trials. This model has been previously studied in a primarily white, well-educated population. It is unknown how well this model adapts to meet the needs of diverse patient populations.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
240
The intervention will occur at a separate dedicated in-person visit with the patient navigator estimated to last 30-45 minutes. The Pre-Intervention Survey will be scored to generate a list of barriers identified for each patient. This list of barriers will be reviewed by the patient navigator prior to the intervention date. The patient will be asked to view educational videos on an iPad that correspond with each identified barrier. Afterwards, the patient navigator will lead a discussion based on the topics discussed.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
RECRUITINGChange in knowledge regarding cancer clinical trials after the intervention
Change in knowledge regarding cancer clinical trials after the intervention will be assessed by change in Pre and Post Intervention Survey Knowledge Score (scored from Items 1-8) with a higher score correlating to a greater change in knowledge.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Change in attitudes regarding cancer clinical trials after the intervention
A change in attitude will be recorded using changes in Pre and Post Intervention Survey Attitude Scores (scored from Items 9-21) with a higher score correlating to a greater change in attitude.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
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