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New tool aims to bridge the gap in cancer conversations

NCT ID NCT06985953

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 135 people

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

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria - Providers: * Hematologists, medical oncologists, or hematology/oncology fellows * Willing to complete TrialTalk™ training Inclusion Criteria - Patients: * ≥ 18 years old * have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer * identify as Black, African American, or non-Hispanic White * can read and understand English to complete the study questionnaires * had previous visits with the enrolled provider Exclusion Criteria - Providers: * providers who received previous training in the TrialTalk™ method or used it in practice before will be excluded Exclusion Criteria - Patients: \- have moderate to severe cognitive impairment as determined by participant's provider

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Communication neoplasm

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How to take part

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  2. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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