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Island hopping for cancer care: first study maps Survivors' journeys across six caribbean nations

NCT ID NCT07695116

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vaughan A. Lewis Institute for Research and Innovation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study follows 900 cancer survivors from six small island nations (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent) to understand how traveling overseas for cancer treatment affects their health and social support. Researchers will compare those who seek care abroad with those treated locally, mapping travel patterns and conducting interviews with survivors and caregivers. The goal is to identify what works and what needs improvement in overseas cancer care referral systems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify gaps and improvements in overseas cancer care referral processes, potentially leading to better support for survivors in small island states.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change outcomes. Results depend on participant recall and may not apply to all Caribbean nations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Breast Friends Women in Touch

    St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

  • Dominica Cancer Society

    Roseau, Dominica

  • Essence of hope breast cancer foundation

    Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

  • SCORCH cancer support foundation

    Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  • St.George's University

    Saint George's, Grenada

  • VALIRI

    Castries, Saint Lucia

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