New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
NCT ID NCT06263088
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about their condition. The goal is to improve the quality of care and increase participation in research.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult ≥ 18 years old. 2. Newly diagnosed Black GI cancer participants irrespective of stage. Eligible tumor types include anal carcinoma, rectal cancer, colon cancer, small bowel cancer, appendix carcinoma, hepatobiliary cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastroesophageal cancer, gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. 3. Patient able and willing to comply with study procedures 4. The patient is able to understand and willing to sign and date the written informed consent form at the screening visit. Exclusion Criteria: * NONE
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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