New tool aims to bridge the gap in cancer conversations

NCT ID NCT06985953

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a communication tool called TrialTalk™ in cancer clinics. The goal is to see if it helps doctors and patients talk more clearly about treatment options. About 30 patients and their doctors will fill out questionnaires before and after a regular visit. The study focuses on Black, African American, and non-Hispanic White patients who may be eligible for clinical trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TrialTalk™ communication tool

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve how cancer doctors and patients talk about treatment options.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 30 people. It measures communication quality, not health outcomes, so it may not change actual cancer care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Communication neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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