Community health education to reduce cancer burden in Western New York
I Can Join the Fight Against Cancer: An Intervention to Programmatically Build Grassroots Actions to Reduce the Cancer Burden
This study is testing a community health education program in Western New York to see if it helps people work together to tackle cancer in their area.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Roswell Park Cancer Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06681077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on a community health education program called I CAN, aimed at increasing community-driven actions to address the cancer burden in Western New York. The program includes a workshop that presents key concepts about social networks and cancer, followed by skill-building activities and motivational exercises to empower participants. The primary objectives are to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and to identify action topics chosen by participants for their community plans. By engaging community members, the program seeks to foster collaboration and proactive measures against cancer.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this intervention are individuals over 18 years old who can participate in English.
Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling or unable to follow the protocol requirements may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower communities to take meaningful actions that reduce cancer incidence and improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While community health interventions have shown promise in various contexts, this specific approach is novel in its focus on community-driven actions to reduce cancer burden.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old * Able to participate in English Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
Where this trial is running
Buffalo, New York
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute — Buffalo, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth Bouchard — Roswell Park Cancer Institute
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.