MammoVerse: Clinicians Focus Group (NCT07644845) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
MammoVerse: Clinicians Focus Group
United States12 participantsStarted 2026-02-26
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to gather insights from clinicians who provide care to women diagnosed with breast cancer in Florida in order to identify gaps in emotional and mental health support encountered throughout the cancer care continuum. Clinicians will participate in virtual focus group discussions and complete a brief online demographic questionnaire. By capturing clinicians' perspectives on unmet psychosocial needs, barriers to support, and opportunities to improve patient-centered care, this study aims to inform the refinement of MammoVerse, an AI-based digital support platform intended to enhance emotional well-being, peer connection, and healthcare engagement among women facing breast cancer. This study offers preliminary data to inform the development of the MammoVerse AI platform later.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* they are an adult (over 18)
* physician (MD or DO), licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD), advanced practice provider (ARNP or PA), nurse (RN or LPN), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or other licensed clinician
* provide specialized cancer care to women diagnosed with breast cancer in Florida
* can provide informed consent
* are self-reporting that they licensed clinicians
* are self-reporting that they are physically able to participate in a 60-minute group discussion.
Exclusion Criteria:
* This study will NOT include persons under the age of 18, prisoners, and persons unable to speak English fluently, and persons unable to provide informed consent. We are not able to accommodate non-English speakers as this is a pilot study involving group discussion.
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.
1This study seems to be a focus group where clinicians discuss the emotional and psychological experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer — can you explain what that would actually involve for me, and whether participating would require me to share my own personal story?
2Since this trial is listed as 'enrolling by invitation only,' can you tell me how patients get selected to participate, and whether this is something my care team could refer me to?
3This study doesn't appear to involve any new treatment — it's focused on gathering insights about emotional experiences — so would participating in any way affect my current treatment plan or take time away from my care?
4Given that the goal is to understand the psychosocial side of a breast cancer diagnosis, do you think there are other support resources — like counseling or patient advocacy programs — that might address my emotional needs right now, whether or not I participate in this study?
5Since this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not a drug or device trial, can you help me understand what the researchers hope to learn from this focus group and how that knowledge might eventually benefit patients like me?
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
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Clinician Based Focus Group to assess Emotional and Psychosocial Experiences of Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer