Helping Hispanic children with cancer join clinical trials through parent support
Multisite Implementation of COMPRENDO (ChildhOod Malignancy Peer REsearch NavigatiOn) to improve participation of Hispanic children in cancer clinical trials
This project helps parents of Hispanic children with cancer understand clinical trials better, so more children can join these important treatment opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Childhood cancer is a leading cause of death for children, and Hispanic children often face lower survival rates and are less likely to join clinical trials. This project introduces COMPRENDO, a program where trained parents provide culturally sensitive, language-appropriate information to other parents about cancer research. The goal is to help families feel more confident and informed when considering clinical trials for their children. By improving how families understand and access research, we hope to reduce disparities in cancer care for Hispanic children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is designed to support Hispanic children with cancer and their parents or guardians who are considering participation in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Hispanic or whose families are not interested in clinical trial participation may not directly benefit from this specific peer navigation program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to more Hispanic children with cancer participating in clinical trials, potentially improving their survival rates and reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon a previously developed peer navigation intervention, adapted from evidence-based patient navigation models that have shown success in other healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aristizabal, Paula — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Aristizabal, Paula
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.