This study is a pilot feasibility randomized trial involving newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who identify as Latinx. The study aims to leverage existing academic-community partnerships in Santa Clara County to develop and evaluate a multi-level community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) navigator intervention. If found effective, APOYO has the potential to affect clinical outcomes for Latinx colorectal cancer patients both directly and indirectly, including improving health-related quality of life, health care utilization, and reducing social needs.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
A Community Health Worker/Patient Navigator provides care coordination, social needs assessment, assistance accessing services, logistical support, and ongoing contact for up to 6 months following randomization.
Participants receive a printed or digital list of local social service resources, including websites and phone numbers for enrollment and access to services.
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States
Quality of Life Score (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Quality of life will be measured using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), comparing participants randomized to CHW/P navigator support versus usual care with a social services resource list. Scores are linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better overall quality of life and functioning.
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months after randomization
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