Cancer Prevention Education for Breast and Cervical Cancer
(SEMM2 Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byLara Savas, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to increase early detection and prevention of breast and cervical cancer through education and navigation and to increase breast and cervical cancer screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in underserved Latinas.

Research Team

Lara Savas, PhD

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Latina women in certain Texas counties who are over 40 with no mammogram in the last 2 years, aged 21-65 with no Pap test in the past 3 years, or aged 18-26 (up to age 45 if recommended) needing HPV vaccination. Pregnant women or those with a current/past cancer diagnosis cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

You primarily reside in one of the Gulf Coast/Lower Rio Grande Valley counties or other Texas-based locales.

I am a woman over 40 and haven't had a mammogram in the last 2 years.

I am a woman aged 21-65 and haven't had a Pap test in over 3 years.

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Exclusion Criteria

Current pregnancy

I have been diagnosed with cancer before or currently.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Education (Behavioral Intervention)
Navigation to clinic (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study aims to improve early detection and prevention of breast and cervical cancer among underserved Latinas through educational programs and helping them navigate healthcare services to get screened for cancer and receive HPV vaccinations.

Participant Groups

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Zoom Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered by Zoom to individual participants. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.

Group II: Telephone Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered by telephone to individual participants. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.

Group III: In-Person Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered in person to participants in community and clinic settings. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.