๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-11

Improving Informed Decision Making for Cancer Clinical Trial Participation (NCT03820687)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a multi-communication approach to improve informed decision-making about cancer Clinical Trials (CTs) participation by increasing awareness of CTs and Mays Cancer Center (MCC) services (treatment care capacities, reputation and resources), positive attitudes towards CTs, self-efficacy and intentions to consider CTs as an appropriate treatment option for cancer (intention to participate) among patients attending the MCC (clinic-based setting) and the general public in selected Bexar County areas (community-based settings).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, MCC โ€” San Antonio, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Clinical Trial Educational Video (OTHER)
  • Clinical Trial Fact Sheet (OTHER)
  • Low literacy booklet (OTHER)
  • Navigator (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, MCC โ€” San Antonio, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—