Cancer Care Navigation: Connecting Chicago Adults to Screenings and Care

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The project compares Standard-PN, 4R-PN, and AI-PN navigation programs over 12 months to see if they improve cancer screening uptake and care follow-through. Participants complete two surveys—soon after joining and after 1 year—to assess experiences and outcomes. Navigators assist with scheduling, transportation, language needs, and understanding health information to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes across communities. The study emphasizes patient feedback to refine communication and services and includes English, Spanish, and Mandarin/Cantonese speakers in Chicago.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. adults 18 years and older;
2. able to complete verbal survey in English, Spanish, or Mandarin/Cantonese Chinese;
3. reside in Chicago;
4. able to give informed consent;
5. agree to a verbal consent document prior to being registered in the study;
6. has a smart device with access to the internet.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18
* Incarceration
* Adults unable to give informed consent

Where it's running

• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Melissa Simon — Northwestern University
• Study coordinator: Melissa Simon
• Email: m-simon2@northwestern.edu
• Phone: (312) 503-8780

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.