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A Navigation Program to Improve Survivorship Support Service Participation Among Non-metastatic Breast Cancer Survivors

Implementation of a Navigation Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

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
Female only
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: 90 days

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
  • "Following survivorship consult, underserved/vulnerable patients may attend five patient navigator coaching sessions over 90 days."
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 tests whether a navigation program helps breast cancer survivors schedule and attend support visits after cancer care. It is for adults with breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body. The program also gives extra support to patients who may face barriers to care.

This clinical trial studies whether a navigation program improves survivorship support service participation among survivors of breast cancer that has not spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (non-metastatic). Advances in treatment have caused the number of breast cancer survivors to grow. As this number increases, there are reported unmet supportive care needs in this population, including psychological distress and limitations in physical functioning. To address these needs, many cancer centers offer programming on a variety of topics including psychological services, exercise counseling, and nutrition counseling. Research has shown that while interest in these survivorship programs is high, participation remains low, especially among minority women. Navigation is a healthcare service that is designed to guide a patient through the healthcare system and reduce barriers to timely screening, follow-up, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. The navigation program in this trial is specifically focused on helping breast cancer survivors schedule and attend survivorship consultation appointments as well as providing additional support to underserved/vulnerable patients. A navigation program may be effective in improving survivorship support service participation among non-metastatic breast cancer survivors.

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

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Have breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
  • Received care at Stefanie Spielman Breast Center.
  • For the coaching part of the study, referred patients must meet at least one of these: be Black or Hispanic, be age 70 or older, or live in a ZIP code listed as rural by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Who can't join

  • Have breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body when referred.
  • Are in prison or cannot consent to join the study.
  • Do not speak English or Spanish.

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

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Ages 18+ * GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer * GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Received care at Stefanie Spielman Breast Center * COACHING INCLUSION (SECONDARY OBJECTIVE): Referred patients who fall under any of the following: * Black and/or Hispanic * Ages ≥ 70 * Reside in a ZIP code classified as rural by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) codes Exclusion Criteria: * Metastatic breast cancer at time of referral * Prisoners or individuals unable to consent * Non-English and non-Spanish speakers

Study sites (1)

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