New program aims to break down barriers to cancer trial participation
NCT ID NCT06484595
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a program called GUIDE, which uses a trained navigator to help cancer patients overcome social and financial barriers to joining clinical trials. The study included 100 adults with cancer who were eligible for a trial and had at least one health-related social need. The goal was to see if the program is acceptable and feasible, with the hope of increasing diversity in cancer research.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Patient navigation program (GUIDE)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help more people from diverse backgrounds participate in cancer clinical trials, making future treatments more inclusive.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving that the program improves health outcomes. It may not work in larger or different settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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