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Getting Ahead Program for Cancer Prevention
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Led By Heidi Gullett, MD
Research Sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from baseline up to 3 years
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Study Summary
This trial will test the feasibility of the Getting Ahead program in cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Who is the study for?
This trial is open to individuals who are interested in cancer prevention and willing to commit to an 8-week training program called Getting Ahead, which meets twice a week. Participants must also agree to follow up with their primary care provider after the program and be okay with starting immediately or after an 8-week delay. They need to speak English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the 'Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World' program's effectiveness in advancing cancer prevention and control. The study will see if understanding economic class rules through this program can help craft a future that reduces cancer risks.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention is educational rather than medical, traditional side effects associated with medications are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or emotional discomfort while engaging with the content of the Getting Ahead program.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ from baseline up to 3 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from baseline up to 3 years
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in composite score of cancer prevention
Secondary outcome measures
Change in composite score of progress toward a future orientation
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Getting Ahead ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
12 staggered cohorts will be given the Getting Ahead program, using the established Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World program. Six practices will be used. Each participant will come in for 16 session over an eight week period and will be followed up six months post intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
452 Previous Clinical Trials
31,867 Total Patients Enrolled
Heidi Gullett, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCase Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am willing to follow up with my doctor after the training program.You must be able to speak English.I am okay with starting the treatment immediately or waiting 8 weeks.I am willing to commit to an 8-week training program.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Getting Ahead Program
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many participants are included in this trial's research?
"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov states that this medical trial began on December 8th, 2017 and is currently recruiting 128 participants from only one clinical site."
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Are there current openings available for participation in this research project?
"Indeed, the clinical trial is open and recruiting patients. Information on this study was first posted 12/8/2017 with updates made as recently as 10/20/2022. 128 individuals are needed to participate across a single site."
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