Patient Navigator for Positive Stool Test Follow-Up
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Patient navigator, Care Coordinator, Patient Advocate, Outreach Coordinator, Promotores (as) de Salud, Community Health Representative (CHR), Community Health Worker (CHW) for positive stool test follow-up?
Research shows that patient navigators, who help guide patients through the healthcare system, can speed up diagnosis and treatment, especially in underserved communities. This approach has been effective in cancer care and improving care transitions for various conditions, suggesting it could also help with follow-up after a positive stool test.12345
Is the use of patient navigators and community health workers safe for humans?
How is the Patient Navigator treatment unique for positive stool test follow-up?
The Patient Navigator treatment is unique because it involves trained healthcare workers who help patients overcome personal and environmental barriers to access healthcare, ensuring timely follow-up and treatment, especially for underserved populations. This approach is different from traditional medical treatments as it focuses on providing personalized support and guidance rather than direct medical intervention.1491011
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study seeks to determine whether a patient navigator can help improve follow up care after a stool test shows the presence of blood or other abnormal markers.
Research Team
Gregory Cooper, MD
Principal Investigator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals who had a stool test that detected blood or abnormal markers, indicating the need for follow-up care. Participants must understand English to be eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants meet with a patient navigator at their colonoscopy appointment to discuss any barriers to scheduling and completion
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for completion of follow-up colonoscopy procedure
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Patient navigator
Patient navigator is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Improving follow-up care after positive FIT or stool DNA testing
- Increasing participation in cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor