Increasing cancer awareness and education in Hispanic communities
Outreach Core Activities
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute · NCT05832177
This study is trying to see if educational programs and community forums can help Hispanic communities learn more about cancer and reduce health disparities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Tampa, Florida and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05832177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Ponce Health Sciences University-Moffitt Cancer Center U54 Outreach Core aims to enhance cancer awareness and engagement in Hispanic/Latino communities. The initiative focuses on developing and delivering educational programs to reduce cancer health disparities, training community members as health promoters, and fostering research engagement. Activities include the Cancer CientoUno program and various community forums designed to facilitate discussions about cancer. The study seeks to empower community members through education and outreach efforts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Hispanic/Latino community members aged 18 and older who can communicate in Spanish or English.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or cannot participate in the educational programs may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve cancer awareness and education among Hispanic/Latino populations, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in community-based cancer education programs targeting minority populations, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Any health status * Able to speak, read and write Spanish or English (some events are in Spanish, some are in English) * \[Cancer 101 Online Training Program, Lunch and Learn podcast, and Stakeholders Program only\]: Have access to the internet * Willing to complete the training modules and assessments \[Cancer 101 Online Training Program\] * Willing to complete registration, attendance logs, and evaluations, as applicable * \[Community Engagement Training Program, Research Corner only\]: be a researcher who received U54 funding in the proposed renewal period including Full, Pilot, and Developmental projects. * \[Stakeholders in the Community-based Training Program and Cancer 101 Stakeholders program only\]: nurses, community health educators, clinical social workers, physicians, psychologists, among other healthcare professionals Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida and 1 other locations
- Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida, United States (RECRUITING)
- Ponce Health Sciences University — Ponce, Puerto Rico (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shannon Christy, PhD — Moffitt Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Shannon Christy, PhD
- Email: Shannon.Christy@moffitt.org
- Phone: 813-745-8840
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: Cancer Education, Spanish Language Cancer Education