A Culturally Informed Patient Navigation Program (CFPN) to Reduce Delays Between Diagnosis and Treatment in American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Patients Living in Rural California (NCT07332312)
Developing a Culturally Informed Patient Navigation Program to Reduce Delays From Diagnosis to Treatment for Native Americans in a Rural Setting
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial develops and tests whether a culturally informed patient navigation program, Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN), works to reduce delays between diagnosis and treatment in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) cancer patients living in rural California. AIAN communities face some of the most severe cancer disparities in the United States, including higher death rates, later-stage diagnoses, and limited access to timely, culturally responsive care. This may be due to barriers such as rural isolation, divided referral systems, or a lack of trust in mainstream healthcare systems. Patient navigation is a care delivery model designed to guide a patient through the healthcare system and address the barriers that prevent patients from accessing timely and effective care. The CFPN program is culturally tailored and designed with AIAN communities in mind. The program provides the patient with a treatment plan based on the patient's unique needs, goals, and barriers. This may be an effective way to reduce delays between diagnosis and treatment in AIAN cancer patients living in rural California.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Toiyabe Indian Health Project — Bishop, California
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Discussion (OTHER)
- Discussion (OTHER)
- Educational Intervention (OTHER)
- Electronic Health Record Review (OTHER)
- Interview (OTHER)
- Interview (OTHER)
- Patient Navigation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Survey Administration (OTHER)
- Tailored Intervention (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Toiyabe Indian Health Project — Bishop, California
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center — Los Angeles, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (760) 872-2622
Email: tina.cassar@toiyabe.us
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.