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Brain tumor study probes how income and community shape health

NCT ID NCT03900689

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study surveyed 100 adults with brain tumors (gliomas) to understand how social factors like income, education, housing, and community support affect their health. Participants answered questionnaires about their neighborhoods, access to food and transportation, and social activities. The goal is to identify health disparities and improve care for this population.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors and researchers better understand how social factors like income and community support affect the health of people with brain tumors.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that only collects survey data, so it won't directly test any treatment. The findings may not apply to all brain tumor patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2019

Finished

Mar 2022

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

This is a two part, sequential, mixed-methods study. Part 1 will enroll a cross-section of glioma patients at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center. In part 2, participants from Part 1 will be identified, selected, and invited to participate.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: Part 1: * Adults who are 18 years or older * Have a histologically confirmed glioma of any grade (WHO Grade 2-4: astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, ganglioglioma, pleomorphic xanthroastrocytoma) * Currently receiving primary oncologic care at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center * Have the ability to speak and read either English or Spanish. * Ability to provide informed consent Part 2: * Participants who participated in Part 1 and express willingness to be contacted about Part 2 * Ability to provide informed consent * Ability to speak and understand English Inclusion of Women and Minorities (for Part 1 and Part 2) • Women of all races and ethnicity who meet the above-described eligibility criteria are eligible for this trial. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients who are unable to read or complete the required study-related forms. Patients who are unable to read but can be assisted by a proxy or family member will be included.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma) ependymoma ganglioglioma glioma oligodendroglioma pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Astrocytoma Ependymoma Ganglioglioma GLIOMA Oligodendroglioma Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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