CompletedNot Applicable

Social Determinants of Health in Glioblastoma Population

United States100 participantsStarted 2019-05-22

Plain-language summary

The overall aim of this study is to prospectively characterize social health disparities in a cross-sectional cohort of glioma patients with attention to exploring and thematically categorizing the patient-specific and community-level factors. This will be conducted in two parts.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Part 1: * Adults who are 18 years or older * Have a histologically confirmed glioma of any grade (WHO Grade 2-4: astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, ganglioglioma, pleomorphic xanthroastrocytoma) * Currently receiving primary oncologic care at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center * Have the ability to speak and read either English or Spanish. * Ability to provide informed consent Part 2: * Participants who participated in Part 1 and express willingness to be contacted about Part 2 * Ability to provide informed consent * Ability to speak and understand English Inclusion of Women and Minorities (for Part 1 and Part 2) • Women of all races and ethnicity who meet the above-described eligibility criteria are eligible for this trial. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients who are unable to read or complete the required study-related forms. Patients who are unable to read but can be assisted by a proxy or family member will be included.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

PRAPARE Instrument Questionnaire

Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes

Accountable Health Communities Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool

Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes

Social Determinants of Health Supplementary Questionnaire

Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03900689

SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-27

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.