Recruitment to Promote Cancer Health Equity Across Florida

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to qualitatively examine, via individual and group interviews, a tailored intervention utilizing virtual human technology to improve communication with rural and ethnic/racial minority patients and their willingness to participate in clinical research as an ultimate means to increase the diversity of NCI-sponsored clinical trials. Virtual human technology uses computerized agents with a human-like body and naturalistic dialogue to deliver educational information and model behaviors. Virtual human technology is used in a variety of health contexts and has the potential to increase the diversity of NCI-sponsored clinical trials by reducing common barriers to NCI-sponsored clinical trials participation like cultural mismatch and knowledge gaps about clinical research.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult minorities with and without CCT experience.
  • Who are over the age of 18.
  • Identify as Black or Hispanic.
  • Able to read and write in English or Spanish at least an 8th grade level.
  • Be in possession of an email account or ability to receive texts and willingness to be re-contacted.
  • Are Florida residents.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Adult minorities who are under the age of 18, do not identify as Black or Hispanic.
  • Are not fluent in English or Spanish.
  • Do not reside in the state of Florida.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/22/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Janice Krieger, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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