Improving awareness and education about cancer clinical trials
AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING: CANCER TRIALS SUPPORT UNIT (CTSU)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. · NIH-11138537
This study is all about making it easier for people with cancer to learn about and join clinical trials by creating helpful materials and making sure important information is available in different languages.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11138537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the awareness and education surrounding cancer clinical trials through the Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU). It involves developing training materials, creating promotional content, and ensuring informed consent documents are accessible in multiple languages. The project aims to improve patient understanding and participation in clinical trials by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies. By collaborating with various stakeholders, the research seeks to streamline processes and increase the visibility of National Cancer Institute (NCI) trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients interested in participating in cancer clinical trials or those seeking information about available trials.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in clinical trials or who are not diagnosed with cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased patient participation in cancer clinical trials, ultimately improving treatment options and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at improving awareness and education about clinical trials have shown positive outcomes in patient recruitment and engagement.
Where this research is happening
RESTON, UNITED STATES
- EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. — RESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REED, CRYSTAL — EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Study coordinator: REED, CRYSTAL
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: American Association of Cancer Research, Cancer Trials Support Unit