Improving reproductive health care for young female cancer survivors in rural areas
Intervening on Women's Health for Rural Young Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a new program to help young female cancer survivors in rural areas get better reproductive health care that matches their personal goals.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Brawley, California and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06664034 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a multi-component intervention designed to enhance engagement in reproductive health care among young female cancer survivors. The intervention focuses on aligning reproductive health care with the personal goals of these survivors, particularly in rural settings. By implementing this intervention, the study seeks to determine its effectiveness in increasing participation in goal-concordant reproductive health services. The study will involve participants receiving oncology care at rural clinical sites in Imperial County, California.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young women diagnosed with cancer (Stages 0-IV) who are receiving oncology care at rural sites and speak either English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant at the time of recruitment will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve access to and engagement in reproductive health care for young female cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving health care engagement among cancer survivors, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer (Stages 0-IV) diagnosis * Primary language English or Spanish * Receiving oncology care at rural oncology clinical participating site * Living in Imperial County, California Exclusion Criteria: \- Women who are pregnant at recruitment
Where this trial is running
Brawley, California and 3 other locations
- San Diego State University - Imperial Valley/ School of Nursing — Brawley, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Cancer Resource Center of the Desert — El Centro, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- El Centro Regional Medical Center — El Centro, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Califiornia San Diego — La Jolla, California, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: H. Irene Su, MD, MSCE — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Sally Romero, PhD, MPH
- Email: saromero@health.ucsd.edu
- Phone: 858-822-1371
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.