Comparing two supportive care models for adults with cancer
Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Supportive Cancer Care Delivery Models for Adults With Cancer
This study tests whether adults with cancer feel better and more satisfied with their care when they use technology for support or when they talk with a health worker about their care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2996 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 17 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 16 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05297734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial compares two different supportive cancer care delivery models for adults with cancer: a technology-based approach and a redesigned team-based approach. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive educational materials through technology or engage with a lay health worker for discussions about the same materials. The study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on health-related quality of life, patient activation, satisfaction with care, and documentation of care goals. Participants will complete surveys at multiple time points to evaluate these outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include newly diagnosed patients with solid tumor cancers who can provide consent and communicate in English, Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to consent, plan to change oncologists, or anticipate moving within 12 months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and care satisfaction for cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using supportive care models, but this specific comparative approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed patients with solid tumor cancer diagnosis or recurrence of the disease. 2. Patients must have the ability to understand and willingness to provide verbal consent. 3. Participants must speak English, Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to consent to the study 2. Plans to change oncologist within 12 months 3. Employed by the practice site 4. Patients who anticipate moving from the area within 12 months
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama and 16 other locations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
- University of South Alabama — Mobile, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
- Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope — Duarte, California, United States (Recruiting)
- VA Medical Center, Fresno — Fresno, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center — Fruitdale, California, United States (Recruiting)
- St Jude Heritage Medical Group — Fullerton, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Oncology Institute for Hope and Innovation — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Sacramento VA Medical Center - VA Northern California Health Care System — Mather, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Pacific Cancer Care — Monterey, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- VA Palo Alto — Palo Alto, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
- San Francisco VA Medical Center — San Francisco, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Recruiting)
- North Las Vegas VA Medical Center — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manali I Patel, MD MPH MS
- Email: manalip@stanford.edu
- Phone: 6507234000
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.