Clinical Trials Outreach & Education

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to provide education and information about clinical trials and clinical trials participation. Investigators also aim to see if education makes a difference in increasing knowledge of clinical trials and clinical trials participation.

Official Title
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Clinical Trials Outreach & Education

Conditions
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Clinical Trials Education Program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: English or Spanish speaking Able to provide informed consent Reside in the Tampa Bay Area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk or Pasco county)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Clinical Trials Education<br>Community Health Educators (CHE) will provide Clinical Trial Education to increase knowledge of Clinical Trials and the importance of Clinical Trial participation. | Behavioral: Clinical Trials Education Program<br>* The Community Health Educator (CHE) will provide CT education and outreach to increase clinical trial knowledge and the importance of clinical trials research and participation. The clinical trials educational activities will include the use of NCI Colorectal Cancer resources and materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, clinical trials information, and online resources. The CHE will tailor the PowerPoint slides to ensure that they are culturally tailored, visually appealing, low-literacy, language appropriate and include appropriate visuals. The CTs educational sessions will be delivered in Spanish and English and will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in Participants Clinical Trials Knowledge | To assess the impact of the educational intervention on participants knowledge and beliefs about clinical trials, participants will be asked to complete a survey prior to and after the educational intervention. The pre-assessment and post assessment survey includes 11 items assessing knowledge of clinical trials, risks and benefits to clinical trials participation, and the consent process. Additionally, the assessment includes 6 items to determine intentions to seek out information related to clinical trials, speak with one's healthcare provider about appropriate clinical trials, clinical trials participation, and talking with family/friends about participating in clinical trials. | Change from baseline to immediately after receiving intervention |