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Rural cancer care boost: virtual training aims to close Follow-Up gaps

NCT ID NCT04763824

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called KanSurvive, which uses virtual education sessions and practice support to help rural primary care clinics improve follow-up care for cancer survivors. Researchers worked with 15 rural practices to see if they could better follow guidelines for monitoring tumor recurrence, distress, and other health factors. The goal was to learn what helps and hinders delivering high-quality survivorship care in rural areas.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
KanSurvive ECHO and Practice Facilitation (virtual education sessions and quality improvement support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this model could help rural clinics provide better, guideline-based follow-up care for cancer survivors, potentially improving their long-term health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 practices. It tests a process, not a treatment, so it won't directly cure or control cancer. Results may not apply to all rural settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER COLORECTAL CANCER LUNG CANCER PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center

    Westwood, Kansas, 66206, United States

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