Cancer Prevention Education for Breast and Cervical Cancer
(SEMM2 Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to increase early detection and prevention of breast and cervical cancer through education and navigation and to increase breast and cervical cancer screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in underserved Latinas.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for Cancer Prevention Education for Breast and Cervical Cancer?
Research shows that education and information can help cancer patients better manage stress and anxiety, improve their understanding of the disease, and enhance their quality of life. Specifically, psychoeducation has been effective in improving adherence to treatment and reducing anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients.12345
Is the educational intervention for cancer prevention safe for humans?
How is the Cancer Prevention Education treatment for breast and cervical cancer different from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on education to prevent breast and cervical cancer, particularly targeting women in rural and resource-limited areas where access to traditional healthcare is limited. It emphasizes awareness and preventive practices rather than medical or surgical interventions.1112131415
Research Team
Lara Savas, PhD
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Latina women in certain Texas counties who are over 40 with no mammogram in the last 2 years, aged 21-65 with no Pap test in the past 3 years, or aged 18-26 (up to age 45 if recommended) needing HPV vaccination. Pregnant women or those with a current/past cancer diagnosis cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Education and Navigation
Community health workers deliver behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services, followed by health coach navigators addressing barriers and connecting participants to safety-net clinics.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for completion of Pap test screening, HPV vaccination, and mammogram screening through follow-up surveys.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Education
- Navigation to clinic
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead Sponsor
Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
Collaborator