Community navigators may boost quality of life for latinx cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07403981
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a community health worker (promotora) can help Latinx patients recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Sixty participants will either get a navigator for up to 6 months or just a list of social services. The goal is to see if this support improves quality of life and reduces unmet social needs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Community health worker/promotora navigation support
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could improve quality of life and reduce social needs for Latinx colorectal cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (60 participants) testing feasibility, not yet proven to work. Results may not apply to other regions or groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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