Find-A-Study

Improving Informed Decision Making for Cancer Clinical Trial Participation

Lay Description

The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a multi-communication approach to improve informed decision-making about cancer Clinical Trials (CTs) participation by increasing awareness of CTs and Mays Cancer Center (MCC) services (treatment care capacities, reputation and resources), positive attitudes towards CTs, self-efficacy and intentions to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer (intention to participate) among patients attending the MCC (clinic-based setting) and the general public in selected Bexar County areas (community-based settings).

Eligibility

Eligible Ages: Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Inclusion Criteria

Newly diagnosed cancer patients attending any of the clinics at the MCC
Patients who have not had a consultation with their doctor to discuss treatment options
Patients who have not participated in a Clinical Trial before
English or Spanish speaking
Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Younger than 18 years
Patients who have already had a consultation with their doctor to discuss treatment options
Patients who have participated in a Clinical Trial before
Unable to provide informed consent

Study Design

Arm Groups

Study Contact

Patricia Chalela
210-562-6513
chalela@uthscsa.edu

Principal Investigator
Amelie Ramirez