Support program for Black patients with advanced cancer
Ubuntu - I Am Because We Are, Caring for Black Patients With Advanced Stage Cancer
This program is testing a support system for Black patients with advanced cancer in Pittsburgh to help them with practical needs and emotional support during their treatment and end-of-life journey.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05314179 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to provide advocacy and support for Black patients with advanced-stage cancer in the Pittsburgh area. It offers a community-based trained companion to assist patients in exploring meaning, creating a legacy, and navigating practical needs such as financial assistance and transportation. Additionally, the program supports bereaved family and friends by facilitating community connections for health screenings and mental health services. The initiative addresses the unique challenges faced by Black patients in accessing traditional palliative care and aims to improve their end-of-life experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are Black or African American individuals diagnosed with stage IV cancer residing in or around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or African American or who live outside the Pittsburgh region may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and end-of-life experience for Black patients with advanced cancer.
How similar studies have performed: While there is a growing recognition of the need for culturally tailored support in end-of-life care, this specific approach is innovative and has not been widely tested in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. have stage IV cancer 2. identify as Black or African American 3. Participants must reside in or around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area Exclusion Criteria: 1. Do not live in the Pittsburgh region
Where this trial is running
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Margaret Quinn Rosenzweig, PhD — UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Joshua Plassmeyer, MS
- Email: plassmeyerjm@upmc.edu
- Phone: 412-648-6417
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.