Improving cancer trial recruitment for diverse populations in Florida
Precision Clinical Trial Recruitment to Promote Cancer Health Equity Across Florida
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 type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Jacksonville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville — Jacksonville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raup-Krieger, Janice Lee — Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
- Study coordinator: Raup-Krieger, Janice Lee
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.