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New treatment option for Breast Cancer Prevention
Official title Active Mammography and Counseling
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07238088
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The Puerto Rico Community Engagement Alliance (PR-CEAL) is an NIH-funded initiative which aims to improve health literacy and healthcare access across Puerto Rico. In 2024, the program developed a new study which goal is to improve breast cancer screening rates in Puerto Rico titled Monitoreo Activo de Mamografía y Orientación (MAMO).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 74, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Women (biological sex at birth) aged 40- 74
- Residing in one of 39 municipalities across Puerto Rico whose having a low breast cancer screening rate below the median (38.6%): Aibonito, Arecibo...
- Overdue for breast cancer screening by one or more years, in accordance with annual guidelines
- Adequate cognitive orientation as verified by a brief version of the Mini-Mental State Examination
- Access to a telephone for follow-up and communication
You likely can't join if
- Women outside the specified age range (40-74)
- Up to date in breast cancer screening according to the annual recommendations.
- No cognitive orientation
- Participants without access to a telephone
- Unable to read and comprehend Spanish
- Women undergoing active cancer treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Women (biological sex at birth) aged 40- 74
- Residing in one of 39 municipalities across Puerto Rico whose having a low breast cancer screening rate below the median (38.6%): Aibonito, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Caguas, Camuy, Comerío, Corozal, Florida, Las Piedras...
- Overdue for breast cancer screening by one or more years, in accordance with annual guidelines
- Adequate cognitive orientation as verified by a brief version of the Mini-Mental State Examination
- Access to a telephone for follow-up and communication
- Ability to read and comprehend Spanish to engage with educational materials.
- Women outside the specified age range (40-74)
- Up to date in breast cancer screening according to the annual recommendations.
- No cognitive orientation
- Participants without access to a telephone
- Unable to read and comprehend Spanish
- Women undergoing active cancer treatment
- History of radical mastectomy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 40 years to 74 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Juan, Puerto Rico. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.