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Evaluating the Communication Between Patients and Providers in Cancer Clinics

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial evaluates a communication intervention (TrialTalk™) for improving participation in clinical trials among White and African American cancer patients. TrialTalk™ is a communication tool that uses a pen-and-paper diagram to deliver information about different treatment options available for a patient's cancer diagnosis and the expected benefits, toxicities and life expectancy for each option. It promotes deliberation and patient engagement as the diagram is co-created in real-time between patients and doctors. TrialTalk™ may enhance communication between providers and patients and may increase the number of patients who consent to participate in a clinical trial for their cancer.