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Evaluation of the COAST Decision Support Tool to Enhance Communication for Adults with Advanced Breast Cancer
Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2026-07-17
100
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the COAST decision support tool to improve communication between adults with advanced breast cancer and their healthcare providers. This pilot study aims to understand whether the tool can enhance the quality of conversations about care and treatment and if it is acceptable, appropriate, and easy to use at specific medical centers. The focus is on patients diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. The COAST tool is available as both a booklet and a website, providing information about advanced breast cancer and treatment options. It guides participants through questions to clarify their goals, preferences, and support needs. Participants will use the tool and then complete surveys to share their experiences, with some also invited to interviews to provide further feedback. Participants will fill out two surveys one before using the COAST tool and another 2 to 4 weeks afterward. Researchers will gather patient and provider feedback on the tools acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility. The study will measure changes in communication quality, decisional conflict, and self-efficacy related to decision-making. The total study duration extends until early 2028.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Decision Support Tool for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer
Research Team
Z
Zori K Hamilton, MA
D
Darima Dorzhieva
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