Status:

RECRUITING

Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)

Lead Sponsor:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Georgetown University

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care.

Detailed Description

Black women continue to experience worse breast cancer outcomes, which may be due to inadequate adherence to systemic therapies that can be improved via patient-centered communication. We developed an...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Self-identify as Black
  • Newly diagnosed (\~4 weeks post-definitive surgery and prior to initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy or endocrine therapy) patients (stage I-III)
  • Eligible for chemotherapy or endocrine therapy according to NCCN guidelines, but have not initiated systemic therapy
  • Ability to read and speak English
  • Ability to provide meaningful consent as determined by trained study personnel and/or a member of the patient's care team
  • No prior cancer treatment (other than skin cancer) in the two years preceding enrollment
  • Physicians Must be a license doctor of study patient(s)
  • Ability to speak English

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 1 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    February 28 2026

    Estimated Enrollment :

    250 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT05334732

    Start Date

    March 1 2021

    End Date

    February 28 2026

    Last Update

    October 29 2025

    Active Locations (3)

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    Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007

    2

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20010

    3

    Massey Cancer Center

    Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298