Ensuring Precision-Medicine Delivery for Veterans With Lung Cancer

Study summary

The goal of this study is to learn if using a lay VA volunteer, who will assist patients with education regarding precision medicine, can improve care quality and outcomes for Veteran patients with lung cancer.

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Key things to know

Main goalHealth Services Research

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedReceive education on precision medicine

The study team can explain what participation involves.

Who it may be forLung Cancer

These are broad labels—not an eligibility decision.

Checked against the public recordLast updated Feb 12, 2025 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Completed

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What kind of study?Not applicable

Interventional

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?Stanford University

Study sponsor

Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose: Health Services Research
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Sponsor: Stanford University
Interventions being studied: Behavioral: Receive education on precision medicine

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How this study is categorized

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Treatment approach

Supportive or behavioral care→

Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria

All patients 18 years old that have been newly diagnosed with any stage of lung cancer.
Patients must have the ability to understand and willingness to provide verbal consent.
Participants must speak English.

Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria

Inability to consent to the study, severe mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia) or institutionalization.
Patients who anticipate moving care outside the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System within 6 months.

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

Study sites

U.S. locations

VA Palo AltoPalo Alto, California

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