Improving Access to Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

Launched by OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY · Mar 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Improving Access to Lung Cancer Clinical Trials," is focused on understanding why only a small number of lung cancer patients in the UK are participating in clinical trials. Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, which can provide patients with more options and potentially improve their quality of life. The trial aims to develop a helpful tool for lung cancer nurses to better communicate with their patients about these trials, making it easier for patients to consider participation.

To be part of this trial, nurses must be registered and actively involved in caring for lung cancer patients at one of the six participating NHS hospitals. The study will involve discussions with patients and nurses to identify barriers to trial participation, and then test a new tool designed to improve conversations about clinical trials. Nurses will be asked to share their experiences and provide feedback on the tool, helping to enhance patient engagement in clinical research. Overall, this study seeks to improve access to potentially life-saving treatments for lung cancer patients.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• • Actively involved in the clinical care pathways of lung cancer patients
• • Working at one of the six participating NHS trusts
• • Age between 18-65 years of age
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not actively involved in frontline clinical care
• • Not involved in caring for lung cancer patients for at least 30% of their role
• • Employed as a lung cancer research delivery nurse