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New treatment option for Breast Cancer
Official title Talking to Employers and Medical Staff About Breast Cancer Treatment and Your Job
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03572374
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is learn more about how being treated for breast cancer affects patients' employment. Researchers are testing an early version of a mobile app designed to help breast cancer patients keep their jobs during and after treatment.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 64, women only
You may be able to join if
- Patient Usability Testing
- History of a cancer diagnosis
- At least 18 years of age
- Male or Female
- The ability to give informed consent in English or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- RCT Exclusion Criteria:
- Stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS only)
- Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer
- Recurrence with metastases of breast cancer
- Participants or family members who are participating in MSK IHCD studies related to social determinants of health
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient Usability Testing
- History of a cancer diagnosis
- At least 18 years of age
- Male or Female
- The ability to give informed consent in English or Spanish
- Able to use and read a smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- Has a smartphone (iPhone or Android) Community Usability Testing
- At least 18 years of age
- Male or Female
- The ability to give informed consent in English or Spanish
- Able to use and read a smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- Has a smartphone (iPhone or Android) Focus Group and Interview
- Completed chemotherapy treatment for stage I-III breast cancer.
- Age 18 to 64 (inclusive)
- Female
- Paid employment (full time or part time) in the three months prior to diagnosis or at time of consent to MSK protocol #10-071 (PI: Blinder)
- The ability to give informed consent in English or Spanish
- Able to use and read a smartphone (iPhone or Android)
- Has a smartphone (iPhone or Android) For Cohort 2:
- Participants was covered by Emergency Medicaid at the time of diagnosis and/or at any point during their treatment for breast cancer RCT
- Localized invasive breast cancer (not stage 0 or stage IV) per EMR or breast cancer (not stage 0 or stage IV) per self-report for community participants
- If electronic medical record does not specify stage and patient is undergoing (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy, assume stage is I, II or III
- Planning to undergo or undergoing adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy per EMR or planning to undergo or undergo chemotherapy per self-report for community participants
- Age 18 to 64 (inclusive)
- Female
- Employment statue of (full time or part time) (those who are on disability leave/medical leave, and other unique employment circumstances at the PI's dicretion are eligible)
- Language preference as English or Spanish
- Able to use and read a smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, iPhone or Android)
- Has access to a smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, iPhone or Android)
- RCT Exclusion Criteria:
- Stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS only)
- Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer
- Recurrence with metastases of breast cancer
- Participants or family members who are participating in MSK IHCD studies related to social determinants of health
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- Jamaica, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; Jamaica, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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