An educational video to increase clinical trials enrollment among lung cancer patients.

摘要: Only 3% of women with breast cancer participate in clinical trials nationwide. The lack awareness about is a significant barrier towards participation. A study was conducted at large urban Comprehensive Cancer Center to test (1) the effectiveness an 18-min educational video on improving attitudes toward and enrollment among new patients seen Karmanos Institute, (2) assess racial differences regarding trials. Participants were randomized either intervention prior their first oncology clinic appointment or standard care. baseline 2-week post-intervention survey participation completed by participants. Of 218 subjects recruited, 196 (55% white vs. 45% African American (AA)) eligible included analysis. small increase therapeutic trial observed arm but not statistically (10.4% 6.1%; P = 0.277). also did result clear improvement patients’ posttest. However, lower rate for AA noted after adjusting stage (OR 0.282, 0.049). Significantly more negative scores 3 out 5 attitudinal scales women. significantly findings that had than may partially explain disparity enrollment. An remains simple cost-effective way educate patients. Future studies should focus designing specifically target cultural barriers population effectively change