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Engagement of Veterans With Lung Cancer

Engagement of Veterans With Lung Cancer (EVLC)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 6 months, 12 months
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Arm B: Participants randomized to the LHW group will receive usual care provided by their oncology clinical team and also receive weekly telephone calls with a trained lay health worker to assist with healthcare planning, symptom management, and discussions about care preferences and goals for 6 months."
  • "All participants regardless of group randomization, will be required to complete surveys at the start of the study and at 3-month intervals for 12 months (i.e., at enrollment, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months)."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at whether extra support can improve quality of life for Veterans with lung cancer. It is for adults with any stage of lung cancer who get cancer care at a participating site.

This research study will help our understanding of whether additional support for Veterans with lung cancer can improve their quality of life.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You are a Veteran with lung cancer at any stage.
  • You are 18 or older.
  • You speak English or Spanish.
  • You can fill out questionnaires on your own in English or Spanish.
  • You have a working phone number.
  • You get cancer care at a site taking part in the study.
  • You are newly diagnosed, are getting treatment, or finished treatment within the past 12 months. Treatment includes radiation or cancer medicines given as pills, shots, or through a vein, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.

Who can't join

  • You cannot give informed consent, meaning you cannot understand the study and agree to take part.
  • You are currently getting hospice care, which focuses on comfort near the end of life.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Veteran patients with diagnosis of any stage of lung cancer; 2. 18 years of age or older; 3. English- or Spanish-speaking; 4. can self-administer questionnaires in English or Spanish; 5. valid telephone number; 6. receiving oncology care at participating sites; 7. currently newly diagnosed or receiving or having completed systemic anti-cancer therapy and/or radiation therapy within 12 months, defined as oral, injection, or intravenous therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy) Exclusion Criteria: 1. no capacity to consent; 2. actively receiving hospice care

Study sites (1)

CA