Partnerships to improve cancer prevention and control
Improving Cancer Prevention and Control Through Academic-local Public Health Department Partnerships
This study is testing if working together with local health departments can help improve cancer prevention programs for communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 364 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Louis, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06605196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control programs through partnerships between academic health departments and local public health departments. A total of 28 partnerships will be randomized into two groups: one receiving tailored implementation strategies and the other accessing existing resources. The study will utilize a mixed methods approach to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and the contextual factors influencing partnership success in adopting cancer control initiatives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include local health department practitioners and academic employees involved in cancer prevention and control programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in local health department partnerships or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve cancer prevention efforts and health outcomes in communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in leveraging academic-public health partnerships for health interventions, indicating potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Local health department practitioners who are involved in the implementation of cancer prevention and control programs within their communities and are engaged in an academic-health department partnership. * Employees in academic settings currently partnering with local health departments. These partnerships could be located anywhere within the United States. Exclusion Criteria: • Individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Where this trial is running
Saint Louis, Missouri
- Prevention Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis — Saint Louis, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephanie Mazzucca-Ragan — Washington University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Mazzucca-Ragan
- Email: smazzucca@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-935-0117
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.