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Decision Support Tool for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer

United States100 participantsStarted 2026-06

Plain-language summary

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 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female 18 years and older * Diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer * English, Spanish or Mandarin speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Early breast cancer * Individuals speaking languages other than English, Spanish, or Mandarin as their primary language

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

Patient-reported acceptability of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after exposure to COAST

Patient-reported appropriateness of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after exposure to COAST

Provider-reported feasibility of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: At the conclusion of participant enrollment, approximately 1 month after the last patient is enrolled.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07635147

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-09

Contact for this trial

Zori K Hamilton, MA

646-962-3694 zkh4001@med.cornell.edu

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Plain-language summary

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.

What they're measuring

Patient-reported acceptability of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after exposure to COAST

Patient-reported appropriateness of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after exposure to COAST

Provider-reported feasibility of the COAST decision support tool

Timeframe: At the conclusion of participant enrollment, approximately 1 month after the last patient is enrolled.