Virtual coach aims to boost diversity in cancer trials
NCT ID NCT07126496
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual community health educator (vCHE) can increase referrals to cancer clinical trials among diverse populations. Researchers will enroll 2,000 cancer patients and their caregivers across Florida. Participants interact with a computer-based agent that provides culturally tailored information in English or Spanish. The goal is to see if this approach can help underrepresented groups learn about and join cancer trials.
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- Active substance
- Virtual community health educator (vCHE) - a computer-based agent providing tailored information
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that virtual health educators are a cost-effective way to increase diverse participation in cancer clinical trials, helping reduce health disparities.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on referrals, not treatment outcomes. It may not prove that vCHEs actually improve trial enrollment or health results.
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