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Sister survivor: peer navigation aims to boost breast cancer aftercare

NCT ID NCT01450020

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether peer navigators—trained breast cancer survivors—can help African-American women recently finished with breast cancer treatment better understand and stick to their follow-up care plans. About 145 women will either receive standard educational materials or also get one-on-one peer sessions. The goal is to see if this support improves quality of life and follow-up exam completion.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer navigation education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that peer support helps African-American breast cancer survivors better follow their follow-up care plans and feel more prepared.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 145 participants, so results may not apply to all survivors. It tests education and support, not a medical treatment, so it won't directly cure or control the disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 145 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2012

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * TRIAL SUBJECTS: * Patient age 18 years or older who self-identifies as African-American * In early survivorship phase, defined as being 1-12 months post completion of treatment for stage 0-3 breast cancer * Receiving health care primarily through an health maintenance organization (HMO) * Patients with metastatic cancer or a second primary cancer, because their medical characteristics (e.g. disease progression) are significantly different * Breast cancer survivors (BCS) with other major disabling medical, psychiatric, or substance abuse conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, alcohol/tobacco problems) will be excluded * PEER NAVIGATORS: * At least 25 years of age who self-identifies as African-American * Previously participated in any type of research study * Has at least high school education * Has been diagnosed with breast cancer, currently in remission or eradicated * Belongs to a breast cancer support group * Has a valid driver's license * Owns an operational vehicle * Has access to a personal computer with internet access

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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