This study, called the Program in Oncology for Tribal Health Systems, is testing a new way to help Native American cancer patients. It's called C3PO, and it adds monthly team meetings to the usual navigation services you might receive. These meetings bring together healthcare providers to discuss your clinical care and social needs. The goal is to improve how well your cancer care is coordinated and to address any communication barriers. You might be able to join if you are at least 18 years old, have a new cancer diagnosis within the last eight weeks, are navigated through the Native American Navigator Program (NANP) at Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC), and speak English. The study will look at your perceptions of cancer care coordination needs after one year. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design

This study has two phases, starting with a pilot phase for up to 15 patients, followed by a randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 187 participants. In the RCT, some participants will receive C3PO, while others will receive standard navigation services, with all participants eventually accessing C3PO after 6 months.

What's involved

If you join, you will complete baseline assessments, monthly surveys, and exit interviews. The C3PO meetings will discuss treatment side effects, other health conditions, approvals for referred care, and barriers like transportation or financial issues.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your perceptions of cancer care coordination needs will be measured at 1 year.

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