Getting Ahead for Cancer Control

NCT03247634 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CASE11Z17
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 43
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

A new, practical program, entitled Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World, provides a novel approach to addressing this previously intractable problem. During the progression through the Getting Ahead program, individuals develop an understanding of the hidden rules of economic class and have an opportunity to craft a hopeful future story based on the practical concepts investigated in the modules. Getting Ahead has shown great success in various organizations and communities in multiple sectors, including healthcare, but has not been studied in the context of advancing cancer prevention and control.

Conditions

Cancer Prevention

Keywords

getting ahead; vulnerable population; safety net practice network

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in composite score of cancer prevention

  Change in composite score of cancer prevention based on changes in cognition, intention and behavior regarding tobacco reduction, fruit and vegetable consumption, and physical activity; Immunizations for human papillomavirus (HPV) or hepatitis B; Age/sex appropriate use of Pap tests, mammograms, stool tests, endoscopy or imaging studies for colorectal cancer

  From baseline up to 3 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in composite score of progress toward a future orientation

  From baseline up to 3 years

Study Arms (1)

Getting Ahead Program

EXPERIMENTAL

12 staggered cohorts will be given the Getting Ahead program, using the established Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World program. Six practices will be used. Each participant will come in for 16 session over an eight week period and will be followed up six months post intervention

Behavioral: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World

Interventions

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World BEHAVIORAL

The Getting Ahead program is a unique welldeveloped program that allows carefully guided introspection toward the crafting of tailored solutions aimed at addressing complex social determinants of health among individuals living in vulnerable populations where the achievement of health equity often seems unattainable. The important lens of health equity is a key component of this proposal and is consistent with the American Cancer Society overarching emphasis on reduction of health disparities and achievement of health equity.

Getting Ahead Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Interest and willingness to commit to the 8 week Getting Ahead training program that will occur over 16 sessions occurring twice a week
• Willingness to commit to follow-up with his/her primary care provider after completion of the Getting Ahead training program
• Willingness to be randomized to an immediate or delayed (by 8 weeks) start date
• Ability to speak English

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Case Comprehensive Cancer Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Heidi Gullett, MD

  Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Interrupted Time Series - All cohorts will receive the Getting Ahead program

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2017
• First Posted: August 14, 2017
• Study Start: December 8, 2017
• Primary Completion: March 4, 2020
• Study Completion: March 4, 2020
• Last Updated: April 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

US (1)