Improving cancer trial recruitment for diverse populations in Florida

Precision Clinical Trial Recruitment to Promote Cancer Health Equity Across Florida

NIH-funded research Mayo Clinic Jacksonville · NIH-10912491

This study is working to make it easier for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to join cancer clinical trials by using community helpers and online tools to build trust and share important information.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionMayo Clinic Jacksonville NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Jacksonville, United States)
Project IDNIH-10912491 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the recruitment of racial and ethnic minorities into cancer clinical trials by addressing barriers that prevent their participation. It employs community health educators and virtual tools to build trust and facilitate connections between patients and clinical trials. The project will utilize a specialized portal to streamline referrals and provide culturally relevant information to patients and their families. By leveraging technology and community resources, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive environment for cancer trial participation.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adult cancer patients from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds living in Florida.

Not a fit: Patients who are not from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds or those who do not reside in Florida may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased representation of diverse populations in cancer clinical trials, ultimately improving health outcomes and equity in cancer care.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health educators can effectively improve trust and participation in clinical trials among underrepresented populations, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Jacksonville, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.