Community-led, family-centered communication for Hispanic childhood cancer survivors
Official title: COMUNICAR: Community-Led Family-Centered Communication for Cancer Survivorship Care
Run by Stanford University · NCT07606443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a family-focused communication approach to help young Hispanic adult survivors, their families, and clinicians talk more effectively about survivorship care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2028 |
| Study ends | July 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07606443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Hispanic/Latino survivors of childhood cancer, aged 18-25, at least 5 years post-diagnosis, receiving care at Stanford, within Jacob's Heart service area, and fluent in English or Spanish.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals without current care at Stanford or outside the specified service area may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial will implement a family-centered communication intervention designed for Hispanic/Latino young adult survivors of childhood cancer and their support persons, in collaboration with a community organization. Participants are 18-25 years old, Hispanic/Latino, at least 5 years from diagnosis, and receiving care at Stanford, within Jacob's Heart service area. The study aims to improve dialogue among survivors, their families, and clinicians to support ongoing survivorship care. English or Spanish fluency is required, and informed consent is obtained. The intervention is conducted at Stanford with collaboration from the National Cancer Institute.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience clearer communication and better alignment of survivorship care plans with family needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts in family-centered communication have shown promise in improving care coordination, though this exact population and community-linked model is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Childhood cancer survivor previously treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy 2. Currently age 18-25 years 3. Identifies as Hispanic/Latino 4. Currently ≥5 years post cancer diagnosis 5. Fluent in English or Spanish 6. Receives medical care at Stanford 7. Lives within Jacob's Heart service area (zip codes within Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito Counties: https://www.jacobsheart.org/service-area) 8. Ability to understand and the willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Lack of proficiency in written and spoken English or Spanish
Where it's running
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephanie Smith, MD, MPH — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Smith, MD, MPH
- Email: smithsm@stanford.edu
- Phone: 209-609-0208
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.