Primary Care Program for Breast Cancer Management
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to improve how clinics help people manage symptoms and risks after breast cancer treatment. It tests a new approach, the Practice Led Intervention, where clinic staff receive special training and expert advice to better support breast cancer survivors. Participants in the trial will either experience this new method or continue with the usual care. People who have had breast cancer and are part of a participating practice might be a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative care strategies that could enhance support for breast cancer survivors.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this organizational intervention is safe for breast cancer management?
Research has shown that supportive care programs like the Practice Led Intervention are safe and effective. For example, a study on a similar nurse-led program found it safe for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Another study discovered that exercise programs for cancer patients are generally safe, with only minor side effects. These findings suggest that participants should tolerate the Practice Led Intervention well.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Practice Led Intervention for breast cancer management because it focuses on enhancing the skills and collaboration of primary care clinic staff. Unlike typical treatments that might involve medication or surgery, this approach emphasizes learning, expert consultation, and feedback to improve patient care. The goal is to integrate comprehensive support within primary care clinics, potentially leading to better outcomes for patients by ensuring they receive consistent and well-coordinated care.
What evidence suggests that this practice led intervention is effective for breast cancer management?
This trial will compare a Practice Led Intervention with Standard of Care for breast cancer management. Research has shown that hands-on approaches, like the Practice Led Intervention in this trial, can improve breast cancer care in local clinics. One study found that training and expert feedback for clinic staff led to better follow-up care for breast cancer patients. Another study demonstrated that using tablets to educate patients about cancer risks in primary care settings had a positive effect. Additionally, nurse-led programs have successfully improved symptoms and quality of life for cancer patients. Overall, these studies suggest that hands-on approaches manage breast cancer symptoms and risks more effectively.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Shawna V Hudson, PhD
Principal Investigator
Rutgers University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for staff members or patients who have had breast cancer and are part of a participating practice. They must be able to speak, understand, and read English as well as provide informed consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
Implementation of intervention strategies including practice facilitation, expert consultation, collaborative learning events, and audit and feedback
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for effectiveness of the intervention and sustainability of follow-up care, symptom, and risk management activities
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Practice Led Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator