RecruitingNCT06559059

Evaluating the Implementation of a Comprehensive Multilevel Virtual Oncology Program Among Veterans Diagnosed With Lung, Colorectal, Prostate, and Breast Cancers in the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Sponsor

NYU Langone Health

Enrollment

1,800 participants

Start Date

Jun 18, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)Prostate Cancer (Diagnosis)Colorectal Cancer (Diagnosis)

Summary

The objective of the pragmatic trial to test the effectiveness of an existing, ongoing clinical service, the VA National TeleOncology program (NTO), a multilevel telehealth population health management program. The primary aims are to study the intervention and determine its effectiveness on telehealth engagement, clinical quality, and healthcare cost outcomes across personal characteristics.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is evaluating how well a virtual oncology care program works in the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) health system for veterans newly diagnosed with lung, colorectal, prostate, or breast cancer. It looks at whether telehealth-based cancer care can improve access and outcomes for veterans. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a veteran aged 18 or older - You were newly diagnosed with lung, prostate, breast, or colon cancer within the past 3 months - You had an oncology visit at a VA Medical Center during the study period **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have not seen any VA provider in the past year - You were previously diagnosed with one of the four studied cancers - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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