Navigators aim to boost cancer treatment completion in underserved groups

NCT ID NCT07014618

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

Summary

This study looks at whether patient navigators can help African American, Native American, and Hispanic patients complete their radiation therapy for breast or prostate cancer. About 420 participants will fill out surveys before and after treatment to identify barriers and measure the impact of navigation. The goal is to improve access and adherence to standard cancer care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

patient navigator program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that patient navigators improve radiation therapy completion rates for underrepresented groups, pointing toward better support programs.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study using surveys, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to other populations or settings, and completion rates may not change significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, United States

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