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Effectiveness of Central Oncology Navigation and the use of an Oncology Research Navigator

The purpose of this research study is to learn if the UNC central oncology navigation program changes the use of supportive care services. Supportive care services may include counseling, nutrition and health coaching, physical activity, and caregiving programs, among other services.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
  • Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina

What will be asked of you

Group assignment is based of the disease group/clinic in the cancer hospital patients are going to. a. Group 1 will enroll patients with new cancer appointments within genitourinary (GU) or thoracic cancers b. Group 2 will enroll participants with new cancer appointments within gastrointestinal (GI), hematology, and breast cancer Group 1:If you decide to participate in this study, you will first sign this consent form. A study team member will then meet with you to ask you some questions about yourself and your medical history. You will then be asked to complete 4 questionnaires or surveys that will ask you questions about how you are feeling, how well you are taking care of yourself, and how you feel about the cancer care you are receiving. After about three months, you will be asked to complete the same 4 questionnaires and surveys again. All surveys and questionnaires can be completed electronically. This will be the end of your active participation in the study. Group 2:If you decide to participate in this study, you will first sign this consent form. A study team member will then meet with you to ask you some questions about yourself and your medical history. After consent, you will be asked to complete 4 questionnaires, or surveys, that will ask you questions about how you are feeling, how well you are taking care of yourself, and how you feel about the cancer care you are receiving. You will also interact with the central oncology navigators who will help you discover supportive services that you may benefit from.

In-person visits:
3-9
Total length of participation:
5 years

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • Informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information
  • Subject is willing and able to comply with study activities based on the judgement of the investigator.
  • Subject has a new patient appointment for cancer care at a UNC Medical Center and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.

Not eligible if:

  • Inability to read and understand the English language.
  • Psychological or other disability resulting in the inability to provide informed consent.
  • Lack of internet access

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NC Cancer Hospital (Basnight)
UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

William Wood
LCCC - Clinical Trials

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Cancer (Bladder, Breast, Colorectal, Lung, Other Cancers)

IRB Number

24-1903

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06618274

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