๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-06

A Multilevel Approach to Connecting Underrepresented Populations to Clinical Trials (NCT05655494)

Precision Clinical Trial Recruitment to Promote Cancer Health Equity Across Florida

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Florida

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

The purpose of this study is to pilot test and evaluate an existing tailored ALEX (Agent Leveraging Empathy for eXams) Research Portal to navigate Black and Hispanic adult cancer patients and their family members through referral to cancer clinical trials.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Florida โ€” Gainesville, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Stand-alone Research Portal (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Portal with Virtual Community Health Educator (vCHE) (BEHAVIORAL)

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 (3 Sites)

  • University of Florida โ€” Gainesville, Florida
  • Mayo Clinic in Florida โ€” Jacksonville, Florida
  • University of Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 776-0015

Email: mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—