๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-18

Decision Support Tool for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer (NCT07635147)

Communicating Options for Advanced Breast Cancer Support and Treatment (COAST)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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

The goal of this pilot study is to understand and improve the shared decision-making process between people with advanced breast cancer and their providers regarding their care and treatment. As part of this study, the researchers will evaluate a decision support tool called COAST that was designed to support patients and providers in having meaningful conversations. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the COAST tool improve the quality of communication between patients and their oncology providers? 2. Is the COAST tool acceptable, appropriate, and easy to use at NYP-Weill Cornell Medicine, NYP-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NYP-Queens? Participants will be asked to fill out two surveys: one before they use the COAST tool and another about 2 - 4 weeks later. Some patients will also be invited for an interview.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital โ€” Brooklyn, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Decision Support Tool (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)

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital โ€” Brooklyn, New York
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens โ€” Flushing, New York
  • NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 962-3694

Email: zkh4001@med.cornell.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.

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†—