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Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System NeoplasmNCT07126496

A Virtual Community Health Educator for Increasing Clinical Trial Referrals Among Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

A study testing Internet-Based Intervention, Questionnaire Administration and Virtual Technology Intervention in people with Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm and Malignant Solid Neoplasm, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

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Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

Sites and contacts
Official record
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Trial summary

This clinical trial studies how well a virtual community health educator (vCHE) works in increasing clinical trial referrals for patients with cancer and their caregivers. Low enrollment of underrepresented and underserved populations in cancer clinical trials has led to disparities in intervention development and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Internet-Based Intervention, Questionnaire Administration and Virtual Technology Intervention
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
2,000 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
20 May 2025to 31 Aug 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Individuals Diagnosed with Cancer
  • 18 years or older
  • Must have received a cancer diagnosis at any point in your life
  • Able to understand English or Spanish
  • Care Partners
  • Must be a care partner (also known as caregiver, carer, supporter, helper, aide, assistant, companion, attendant, advocate, or family caregiver) of an adult who has received a cancer diagnosis
  • Must be actively involved in the decision-making process OR care of a person diagnosed with cancer
  • Must be 18 years or older

Who cannot join

  • Self-reported: people who are currently or have been in a cancer clinical trial within the last 3 years

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Enhancing Technology & Communication in Healthcare (ETCH) Lab contact

904-953-5375

ETCH@mayo.edu

Clinical Trials Referral Office contact

855-776-0015

mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980

    ETCH Lab, 904-953-5375, ETCH@mayo.edu

    Clinical Trials Referral Office, 855-776-0015, mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu

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About this study

Official title: Precision Clinical Trial Recruitment to Promote Cancer Health Equity Across Florida (Aims 2 & 3)

This clinical trial studies how well a virtual community health educator (vCHE) works in increasing clinical trial referrals for patients with cancer and their caregivers. Low enrollment of underrepresented and underserved populations in cancer clinical trials has led to disparities in intervention development and implementation. One approach to recruiting diverse populations to cancer clinical trials is community health educators. However, community health educator interventions are costly and difficult to implement. vCHEs are photo-realistic virtual agents that provide personalized guidance and support to users. They are designed to mimic real-life community health workers, offering culturally and linguistically tailored information to users. They can communicate in English or Spanish and are available in diverse genders and racial/ethnic backgrounds. vCHEs may be able to increase the enrollment of diverse participants into cancer clinical trials.

Being tested
Internet-Based Intervention, Questionnaire Administration, Virtual Technology Intervention

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Internet-Based InterventionOther

    Receive information via online text

  • Questionnaire AdministrationOther

    Ancillary studies

  • Virtual Technology InterventionOther

    Also called Virtual Reality Intervention, Virtual Technology

    Receive information via ALEX Research Portal and vCHE

Study groups in NCT07126496
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm I (ALEX Research Portal, vCHE)ExperimentalParticipants receive information about available cancer clinical trials via the ALEX Research Portal and vCHE over 20-30 minutes on study.
Receives: Other: Questionnaire Administration; Other: Virtual Technology Intervention
Arm II (online text)Active comparatorParticipants receive information about available cancer clinical trials via online text on study.
Receives: Other: Internet-Based Intervention; Other: Questionnaire Administration

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of referrals to cancer clinical trials (CCTs)

    Assessed by the number of referrals (patient self-referral or care partner referral) to an open cancer clinical trial (CCT).

    Measured: Up to 3 months

  2. Number of patient referrals sent by a healthcare provider by using the ALEX portal

    Assessed by the number of referral sent by providers on a patient's behalf to a study coordinator for screening.

    Measured: Up to 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Aug 2025
  2. Study start20 May 2025
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
2,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07126496
Sponsor's protocol ID
23-013379
Other IDs
NCI-2025-05254, 23-013379, U01CA274970
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
11 Aug 2025
Last updated
11 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Internet-Based Intervention, Questionnaire Administration and Virtual Technology Intervention in people with Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm and Malignant Solid Neoplasm, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Enhancing Technology & Communication in Healthcare (ETCH) Lab (904-953-5375, ETCH@mayo.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of referrals to cancer clinical trials (CCTs) (time frame: Up to 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Aug 2026.

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