New program helps latino cancer patients voice their care wishes

NCT ID NCT04889144

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

Summary

This study tested a program called PLAN to help Latino cancer patients plan for their future medical care. Twenty-seven patients with advanced cancer took part. The program aimed to improve their understanding and communication about advance care planning with doctors and family. Researchers measured how helpful and feasible the program was.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Planning for Your Advance Care Needs (PLAN) intervention

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could help Latino cancer patients better understand and communicate their care wishes, leading to more personalized end-of-life care.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early feasibility study with only 27 participants. Results may not apply to all Latino patients, and the program may not improve actual care outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Communication metastatic malignant neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Confluence Health

    Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, United States

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

  • UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 10021, United States