Can a simple weekly survey help close racial gaps in cancer care?
NCT ID NCT06096623
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a weekly electronic survey could help identify cancer treatment delays and racial differences. About 100 adults with newly diagnosed breast or colorectal cancer who hadn't started treatment yet filled out a short survey each week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if this tool is practical and acceptable for flagging patients who might be falling behind on their care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Weekly electronic survey
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help care teams identify patients at risk of treatment delays and address barriers more quickly.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's impact on actual delays is not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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