Navigating the pandemic: study tests if patient guides speed up breast cancer diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05181722

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a patient navigator—a person who helps guide patients through the healthcare system—can improve timely follow-up after an abnormal breast screening mammogram. The research focuses on groups most affected by delays during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 196 participants are being followed to see if navigation increases the rate of diagnostic evaluation within 30 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Breast Imaging clinics

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21093, United States

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