Improving access to clinical trials for lung cancer patients
Improving Access and Recruitment to Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer Patients
NA · Oxford Brookes University · NCT05888584
This study is trying to see if giving lung cancer nurses better tools and training can help more patients join clinical trials for new treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oxford Brookes University (other) |
| Locations | 9 sites (Derby, Derbyshire and 8 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05888584 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the recruitment of lung cancer patients into clinical trials by developing a research readiness tool for lung cancer nurses. It addresses the low participation rates in clinical trials, which were only 8% in the UK in 2021/22, by exploring barriers to recruitment and providing nurses with the necessary resources and training to discuss trial participation with patients. The study will involve multiple phases, including assessing current practices and testing the effectiveness of the new tool in improving discussions about clinical trials. Ultimately, the goal is to increase patient access to new treatments and improve their overall care experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include lung cancer patients of any stage who are under the care of participating NHS Trusts.
Not a fit: Patients with a diagnosis of mesothelioma or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly increase lung cancer patients' access to innovative treatments and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to improve clinical trial recruitment, this specific approach focusing on enhancing nurse-patient discussions is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Healthcare staff Phase 2: Inclusion Criteria: * Actively involved in the clinical care pathways of lung cancer patients * Working at one of the six participating NHS trusts * Age between 18-65 years of age Exclusion criteria: * Not actively involved in frontline clinical care * Not involved in caring for lung cancer patients for at least 30% of their Patients/carers: Inclusion criteria: * Must have a current diagnosis of lung cancer (any stage) or be the named carer of a person with a lung cancer diagnosis * Under the care of (or caring for) one of the participating NHS Trusts lung cancer teams * Aged 18 or over Exclusion criteria: * Mesothelioma diagnosis or caring for someone with a mesothelioma diagnosis * Unable to provide informed consent Phase 4 Healthcare professionals Inclusion criteria: * Registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council * Actively involved in the clinical care pathways of lung cancer patients * Working at one of the six participating NHS trusts * Age between 18-65 years of age Exclusion criteria: * Not actively involved in frontline clinical care * Not involved in caring for lung cancer patients for at least 30% of their role * Employed as a lung cancer research delivery nurse Patients/carers: Inclusion criteria: * Current diagnosis of lung cancer (any stage) or be the named carer of a person with a lung cancer diagnosis * Aged 18 or over * Consented to (or carer of someone who has consented to) a clinical trial since start of pilot study * Receiving care (or carer for someone receiving care) in one of the four NHS sites piloting the research readiness tool Exclusion criteria: * Mesothelioma diagnosis or caring for someone with a mesothelioma diagnosis * Unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Derby, Derbyshire and 8 other locations
- Derby and Burton NHS — Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- St Bartholomews Hospital NHS — London, Greater London, United Kingdom (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- The Royal Marsden NHS — London, Greater London, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- The Christie NHS — Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- Sherwood Forest NHS — Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- Oxford University Hospitals — Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- Royal Surrey County Hospital — Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS — Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
- Lanarkshire NHS — Glasgow, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Catherine Henshall, PhD — Oxford Brookes University
- Study coordinator: Catherine L Henshall, PhD
- Email: chenshall@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone: 07778 428994
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.
Conditions: Lung Cancer, lung cancer, nurses, research, clinical trials, recruitment, access