RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05334732

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

Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Enrollment

250 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer

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.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

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