Patient Navigation Program for Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a special program designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native cancer patients in rural California access treatment more quickly after diagnosis. The program, Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN), addresses the cultural needs of these communities and aims to overcome barriers like rural isolation and distrust in healthcare. By guiding patients through the healthcare system, the trial seeks to reduce delays in receiving appropriate care. This trial may suit those with any type of cancer who live in the Toiyabe Indian Health Program area and identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, or are patients of the Toiyabe Indian Health Program. As an unphased trial, it focuses on improving patient access and support, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to community health advancements.
What prior data suggests that the Community-Focused Patient Navigation program is safe for cancer patients?
Research has shown that programs like the Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN) are generally safe. These programs assist cancer patients by guiding them through the healthcare system and reducing treatment delays. Without direct medical treatment involved, participants need not worry about side effects like those from a new drug.
Studies have found that patient navigation improves cancer care and reduces disparities in care quality and access without causing harm. The CFPN program specifically supports American Indian and Alaska Native communities, offering a culturally sensitive approach.
Overall, the CFPN program provides help and support, not medical treatment or medication, making it safe and well-tolerated for participants.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN) program because it offers a personalized approach to cancer care, tailored to each patient's unique needs, goals, and barriers. Unlike standard treatments that may not address individualized obstacles, the CFPN program provides education on opioid misuse and coordinates care to ensure comprehensive support. This program aims to empower patients by involving them in designing the navigation process, which could lead to more effective and patient-centered cancer care solutions.
What evidence suggests that the Community-Focused Patient Navigation program is effective for reducing delays in cancer treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native patients?
Research has shown that patient navigation programs can help reduce delays in cancer treatment. These programs guide patients through the healthcare system and address challenges such as living in remote areas and mistrust of healthcare providers. Studies have found that patient navigation increases cancer screening rates and improves access to treatment, especially when navigators share cultural backgrounds with the patients. For American Indian and Alaska Native communities, culturally informed navigation is essential. It can lead to better outcomes by providing support tailored to their specific needs and challenges. This trial evaluates the Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN) program for its effectiveness in reducing treatment delays for cancer patients.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Claradina Soto
Principal Investigator
University of Southern California
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for American Indian and Alaska Native cancer patients living in rural California who experience delays between diagnosis and treatment. It aims to help those facing barriers like rural isolation, complex referral systems, or distrust in healthcare.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Co-design Process
Participants engage in the co-design process of the CFPN program through Community Advisory Board, focus groups, or key informant interviews
CFPN Program Implementation
Patients engage with the CFPN program navigator and receive a treatment plan based on their needs, goals, and barriers
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the effectiveness and implementation of the CFPN program
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN)
Trial Overview
The trial tests a culturally informed patient navigation program called Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN). It guides patients through the healthcare system with personalized support to overcome barriers and access timely care.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients engage with the CFPN program navigator as needed and receive a treatment plan based on the patient's needs, goals, and barriers on study. Patients also receive opioid misuse education and care coordination on study.
Participants complete a KII over 30 minutes in support of the co-design process of the CFPN program on study.
Participants complete a focus group over 1-2 hours in support of the co-design process of the CFPN program on study.
Participants serve on a CAB to guide the co-design process of the CFPN program on study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
Pfizer
Industry Sponsor
Albert Bourla
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer since 2019
PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Patrizia Cavazzoni
Pfizer
Chief Medical Officer
MD from McGill University
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Collaborator
Citations
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clinicaltrials.gov
clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07332312?aggFilters=status%3A%2CfunderType%3AindustryA Culturally Informed Patient Navigation Program (CFPN) ...
Qualitative Effectiveness of Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN) program, Data collected in interviews focusing on patient's cancer ...
Evaluating implementation of a community-focused patient ...
This study utilized the implementation science evaluation framework, RE-AIM, to evaluate implementation of a community-focused patient navigation program.
A Culturally Informed Patient Navigation Program (CFPN) ...
Using Patient Satisfaction With Cancer Care Scale (Jean-Pierre, 2010) to collect data regarding the effectiveness of the CFPN program. Data will be analyzed ...
Evaluating implementation of a community-focused patient ...
This study utilized the implementation science evaluation framework, RE-AIM, to evaluate implementation of a community-focused patient navigation program.
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jons-online.com
jons-online.com/issues/2017/july-2017-vol-8-no-7/1648-patient-navigation-effectivenessPatient Navigation Effectiveness on Improving Cancer ...
Discussion: The results suggest that PN is an effective intervention for increasing cancer screening, with greater effects achieved by professional navigators.
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prescancerpanel.cancer.gov
prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/reports-meetings/enhancing-patient-navigation-2024/achieving-equity-cancer-carePart I. Achieving Equity in Cancer Care: The Need for ...
In the intervening decades, cancer patient navigation has consistently been demonstrated to improve outcomes; reduce disparities in cancer care; ...
Enabling Personalized Needs-Based Cancer Patient ...
Evidence suggests that patient navigation can help address ongoing barriers to accessing timely, appropriate, and quality cancer care.
Navigating a Path to Equity in Cancer Care: The Role of ...
Subsequently, several studies have reported that patient navigation increases screening for breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Based on this ...
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