Care Coordination and Communication Program in Oncology for Tribal Health Systems (C3PO)
University of Oklahoma
Summary
This clinical trial aims to develop and implement more navigation assistance programs tailored specifically for Native American cancer patients, addressing the current lack of available support. The goal is to improve communication barriers within the healthcare system by fostering a collaborative approach between the Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) and tribally operated healthcare systems (ITU). Through this partnership, the trial seeks to enhance patient outcomes by providing culturally sensitive, coordinated care.
Description
This study aims to evaluate the impact of collaborative care meetings (CCM) on patient-reported outcomes through a two-phase approach including Native American patients with cancer. Phase I is a 3-month pilot with up to 15 patients completing baseline assessments, monthly surveys, and exit interviews. Phase II is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the Care Coordination and Communication Program in Oncology for Tribal Health Systems (C3PO) intervention to usual care (standard Native American navigation services), with all participants accessing the C3PO intervention after 6 months. C…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be at least 18 years of age, within eight weeks of newly diagnosed cancer confirmed by pathology/imaging, navigated through the NANP at SCC and have verbal fluency in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants in the Phase 1 open pilot will not be eligible for the Phase 2 RCT.
Interventions
- OtherC3PO
Participants assigned to C3PO will receive usual navigation services with a Native American Navigator (NAN) at the SCC but will begin having their clinical care and social needs discussed during monthly collaborative care meetings. For the Open Pilot, this will include all participants (no randomization or usual care group). The collaborative care coordinator will meet with the participant virtually or in-person before and after collaborative care meetings as they are available and as needs arise.
Location
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer CenterOklahoma City, Oklahoma