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Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)
Led by Virginia Commonwealth University · Updated on 2026-04-08
250
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
312 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Virginia Commonwealth University
Lead Sponsor
G
Georgetown University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identify as Black
- Newly diagnosed (around 4 weeks post-definitive surgery and before starting adjuvant chemotherapy or endocrine therapy) with stage I-III breast cancer
- Eligible for chemotherapy or endocrine therapy according to NCCN guidelines but have not started systemic therapy
- Able to read and speak English
- Able to provide meaningful consent as determined by study personnel or care team
- No prior cancer treatment (except skin cancer) in the two years before enrollment
- Physician must be a licensed doctor for the patient
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007
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2
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20010
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3
Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298
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Research Team
V
Vanessa B Sheppard, Ph.D
CONTACT
Y
Yvonne D Cummings, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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