An online training resource for cancer registrars
SEER*EDUCATE BASE AWARD
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER · NIH-11219268
This study is looking at how an online training program called SEER*Educate helps cancer registrars learn the best ways to collect important cancer data, making sure they have the latest tools and resources to do their job well.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11219268 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
SEER*Educate is an innovative online platform designed to train cancer registrars, providing essential resources and coding exercises for effective cancer data collection. With over 3,700 active users annually, including students and professionals from various cancer registries, the program supports educational curricula and mentorships across the country. The training material is continuously updated to reflect the latest data collection needs, ensuring that registrars are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities in cancer surveillance and reporting.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students and professionals involved in cancer registration and data collection.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in cancer registration or do not require cancer data collection services may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and accuracy of cancer data collection, ultimately improving cancer care and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in cancer registrar training have shown success in improving data quality and registry efficiency, indicating that this approach is both effective and necessary.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN — FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER
- Study coordinator: SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Hospital