Advancing Cancer Control Engaged Research Through Transformative Solutions (ACCERT) Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Navigation Program
ACCERT SDoH
1 other identifier
interventional
750
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient navigation programs designed to reduce barriers to cancer screening and improve healthcare experiences for adults living in Chicago. Participants will be asked to complete two surveys: the first survey shortly after the participants join the study and a second survey after 1 year. Participants will be joining one of three patient navigation programs, assigned at random. The investigators expect the participants to be in this patient navigation program for 12 months, followed by a 1-month window to complete the final survey.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable cancer
Started Jun 2026
Typical duration for not_applicable cancer
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 15, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 25, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 31, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 31, 2029
June 25, 2026
June 1, 2026
2.3 years
June 15, 2026
June 22, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Cancer screening utilization
Patient Receipt of Clinical Cancer Preventive Services composite proportion of items completed/resolved in NCCN and USPSTF recommended cancer screenings, behavioral counseling, and immunizations.
From enrollment to the end of intervention at 12 months.
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Resolution of SDOH barriers
From enrollment to the end of intervention at 12 months.
Study Arms (3)
Standard PN
ACTIVE COMPARATORStandard Patient Navigation (Standard-PN) A patient navigator will connect with you by phone and text messaging.
4R PN
EXPERIMENTAL4R Checklist Patient Navigation (4R-PN) A patient navigator will connect with you by phone and text messaging plus a "Get Healthy" checklist tool will be available for you.
AI PN
EXPERIMENTALAI-Augmented Patient Navigation (AI-PN) A patient navigator will connect with you by phone and text messaging plus an AI chatbot will be available for you to use on your phone or personal device.
Interventions
The standard health navigation group will work with a Health Navigator during the 12 months time in the study. A Health Navigator is a trained, non-clinical staff member who helps the participants understand and access cancer screening and follow-up care. They are not doctors or nurses, but they work to support the participants in navigating the healthcare system.
The standard Health Navigation with the "Get Healthy" checklist group will work with a Health Navigator and a guided checklist over the next 12 months. A Health Navigator is a trained, non-clinical staff member who helps you understand and access cancer screening and follow-up care. They are not doctors or nurses, but they work to support you in navigating the healthcare system.
The health navigation with the AI chatbot group will work with a Health Navigator and an AI Chatbot over 12 months. A Health Navigator is a trained, non-clinical staff member who helps you understand and access cancer screening and follow-up care. They are not doctors or nurses, but they work to support you in navigating the healthcare system.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- adults 18 years and older;
- able to complete verbal survey in English, Spanish, or Mandarin/Cantonese Chinese;
- reside in Chicago;
- able to give informed consent;
- agree to a verbal consent document prior to being registered in the study;
- has a smart device with access to the internet.
You may not qualify if:
- Age \<18
- Incarceration
- Adults unable to give informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Northwestern Universitylead
- Loyola Universitycollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Melissa Simon
Northwestern University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SCREENING
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 15, 2026
First Posted
June 25, 2026
Study Start
June 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 31, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 31, 2029
Last Updated
June 25, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06