Social Determinants Screening for Cancer Survivors

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

120 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this screening study is to determine the feasibility of completing a social needs screening tool in participants who have a past or current cancer diagnosis and reside in Metro Detroit, Michigan. Main questions to answer are: * Can we have a completion rate of at least 80% of participants filling out the screening tool? * Can we determine procedures for patient referrals based on social needs * Can we implement brief interventions based on food access and digital inclusion (ensuring everyone has access to the digital technologies they need to participate in society)

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals in Metro Detroit who have been diagnosed with various cancers, including Multiple Myeloma and Gastrointestinal Cancer. Participants should be cancer survivors or currently undergoing treatment. The study aims to include those facing social challenges related to their health.

Inclusion Criteria

Reside in metropolitan Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties)

English proficient

Actively receiving care through one of Karmano's Cancer Institute's outpatient clinics OR post-treatment survivors in the Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) longitudinal cohort study who have reported past food insecurity and agreed to be contacted for further research

Exclusion Criteria

None

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

1 visit (in-person or via telephone)

Needs Assessment

Participants complete a social needs screening tool to identify non-medical factors influencing health

At enrollment

1 visit (in-person or via telephone)

Intervention

Participants are referred to community-based resources based on their social needs

8 weeks

Follow-up calls at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for the effectiveness of referrals and interventions

8 weeks

Follow-up calls at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Implementation of social determinants of health screening and referral

Trial Overview The study tests the effectiveness of a screening tool that identifies social needs like food access and digital inclusion among cancer patients. It also evaluates procedures for patient referrals based on these identified needs and implements brief interventions accordingly.

Participant Groups

Group I: Screening Needs Assessment Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials

166

Recruited

9,300+