RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06957535

Community-led Navigation to Address Disparities in Mammography Among Native American Women

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Oct 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention to promote breast cancer screening mammography among women in one community on the Navajo Nation. The intervention is Tablet-based Education to improve the Acceptance of Mammography (TEAM). TEAM encompasses culturally-tailored mammography education modules that were developed using a community-based participatory research process. Women will be randomized to receive TEAM or TEAM + Navigation. Navigation involves monthly 1:1 support from a Diné peer-navigator.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 74 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is helping American Indian and Alaska Native women get breast cancer screenings (mammograms) they may have missed. A community health navigator — someone from the community — will provide education, support, and help navigating the healthcare system to reduce barriers to mammography access. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as American Indian or Alaska Native - You identify as female - You are between 40 and 74 years old - You are a registered patient at Chinle Comprehensive HealthCare Facility (CCHFC) in Arizona - You live within 80 miles of CCHFC - You have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not a registered patient at CCHFC - You live more than 80 miles from CCHFC - You have had a mammogram within the last 12 months - You do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native 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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