New program aims to boost cancer care quality in rural areas

NCT ID NCT05645328

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mary Charlton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called ICAN that helps rural hospitals meet national cancer care quality standards. Researchers will support four hospitals with training and resources, then compare their care quality to other rural hospitals. The goal is to see if this support improves treatment for cancer patients in underserved areas.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (ICAN) intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help rural hospitals provide higher-quality cancer care, potentially improving survival and outcomes for underserved patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage implementation study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not lead to lasting improvements in care quality.

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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.

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States

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