Promoting CT Engagement for Pancreatic Cancer With App

PROmoting CLinicAl TrIal EngageMent for Pancreatic Cancer App Study (PROCLAIM Study

To develop a culturally tailored informational mobile application and test whether it will increase participation among Black pancreatic cancer subjects in clinical trial discussions with their care team.

This project aims to identify and address barriers to enrollment of Black subjects in pancreatic cancer clinical trials using a culturally informed mobile health application to promote participation.

The clinical trial education and communication needs of Black people with pancreatic cancer will be determined. A new mHealth application for clinical trial education and communication tailored to subject needs will be developed. It was hypothesized that a culturally tailored informational mobile application will increase the participation of Black subjects in clinical trial discussions with their care team among the target population.

This study focuses on Black pancreatic cancer subjects, who experience higher mortality rates and lower clinical trial participation than White subjects. Research shows that the disparity between clinical trial participation is in part due to inequitable recruitment practices. This study will use mobile application technology (mHealth app) as an educational, communication, audit, and feedback tool to promote patient-initiated clinical trial discussions among Black people with pancreatic cancer and their cancer care team.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must meet the following inclusion criteria in order to participate in communication & education interview component of the study:

1. Informed consent obtained to participate in the study
2. 18 years or older
3. English speaking
4. Able and willing to participate in a 1-hour interview
5. History of pancreatic cancer diagnosis
6. Identify as Black

Exclusion Criteria:

All participants meeting any of the following exclusion criteria will be excluded from the study:

1. Inability to read and speak English
2. Dementia altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit understanding or rendering of informed consent as determined by the study physician.