Navigation and Web Education for Colorectal Cancer

Overseen By Ari Bell-Brown

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Non-english speakers, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

Duration: 3 months

75 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot clinical trial looks at whether patient navigation services, an interactive web education intervention, called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC), or both navigation and CTAC works to improve the uptake of surveillance in patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer (CRC). Post-treatment surveillance is critical to detect recurrence early, yet many CRC survivors do not receive recommended surveillance care. Surveillance is a complex process that includes laboratory tests, cross-sectional imaging, and endoscopic procedures. Patient navigation services, interactive web education, or a combination of both may improve surveillance care for patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer.

Research Team

Rachel B. Issaka, MD, MAS

Principal Investigator

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for stage I-III colorectal cancer survivors who may not be following up with recommended surveillance care. It aims to see if navigation services, web education, or both can help improve their adherence to post-treatment check-ups and tests.

Inclusion Criteria

Being seen at a participating clinic

Ability to understand and complete surveys in English

I had surgery for stage I-III colon cancer within the last 3 months.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive navigation services, CTAC intervention, or both within 3 months of standard of care surgical resection for stage I-III CRC

3 months

In-person, telephone, or electronic conferencing platform

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for surveillance care completion and other outcomes

18 months

Follow-up at 3, 9, and 12-18 months post-surgical resection

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Current Together After Cancer (CTAC)
• Patient Navigation

Trial Overview The study is testing the effectiveness of patient navigation services and an interactive web education program called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) in increasing the rate at which colorectal cancer survivors undergo regular surveillance after treatment.

Participant Groups

Group I: Arm C (navigation and CTAC) Experimental Treatment 5 Interventions

Patients receive access to navigation services, in person, via telephone or via electronic conferencing platform, including education on surveillance care, reminders to complete care and assistance in scheduling surveillance, and access to the online CTAC intervention, which includes self-directed, interactive education about surveillance and a checklist of care, within 3 months of standard of care surgical resection.

Group II: Arm B (CTAC) Experimental Treatment 4 Interventions

Patients receive access to the online CTAC intervention, which includes self-directed, interactive education about surveillance and a checklist of care, within 3 months of standard of care surgical resection.

Group III: Arm A (navigation) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Patients receive access to navigation services, in person, via telephone or via electronic conferencing platform, including education on surveillance care, reminders to complete care and assistance in scheduling surveillance, within 3 months of standard of care surgical resection.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

583

Recruited

1,341,000+