CTNow: Education and teleconference support for rural cancer patients and their providers
CTNow: A Clinical Trials Education Program for Rural Cancer Patients and Oncology Providers
NA · University of Hawaii · NCT06237816
This program tests whether patient and provider education plus teleconference support helps adults with cancer in rural Hawaii get information and referrals for cancer clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Hawaii (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Hilo, Hawaii and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06237816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
CTNow is a pilot, multilevel intervention that combines patient education, provider education, and teleconference resources to improve access and referrals to cancer clinical trials in rural areas. The program delivers tailored educational materials and remote conferencing to patients and local oncology providers to increase awareness and streamline referral pathways. Enrollment targets adults with any cancer who live in specified Hawaii counties and who have not previously participated in a cancer clinical trial. The pilot will measure feasibility and changes in trial awareness and referral activity within participating rural sites.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (18+) diagnosed with any cancer who live in Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui counties, can read and speak English, are receiving or about to start cancer treatment (within 90 days) or have recently received treatment, and have not previously participated in a cancer clinical trial.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the specified Hawaii counties, are under 18, cannot use English-language materials or phone calls, or have already participated in a cancer clinical trial are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could increase awareness of and referrals to cancer clinical trials for rural patients, potentially giving them access to more treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Previous education and telehealth interventions have shown promise increasing clinical trial awareness and referrals, though rural-focused pilots remain limited and results vary by setting.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have been diagnosed with any cancer. * Patients who have received treatment, are receiving cancer treatment at the time of enrollment, or estimated to start treatment within 90 days. * Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age. Patients must be able to read, write, and speak English. Study materials and telephone calls are only available in English. Patients must be residents of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui counties. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients must not have previously participated in a cancer clinical trial. Those who have participated in a cancer clinical trial are not eligible for the study.
Where this trial is running
Hilo, Hawaii and 2 other locations
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center — Hilo, Hawaii, United States (RECRUITING)
- Univesity of Hawaii Cancer Center — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (RECRUITING)
- Wilcox Medical Center — Lihue, Hawaii, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Izumi Okado, PhD — University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center
- Study coordinator: Izumi Okado, PhD
- Email: iokado@cc.hawaii.edu
- Phone: (808) 564-5978
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.