Achieving Equity in Genomic Testing for Breast Cancer Through Partner-Led Strategies and Policies

April 24, 2026 updated by: Manali Indravadan Patel, Stanford University
The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers, and the extent of said barriers, to genomic testing for breast cancer patients among low-income and minority populations, particularly throughout Northern California. The investigators have created a survey that is available online for any patient with cancer to fill out voluntarily regarding their experiences to date. The survey is available at: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VElf8oesWcB3bE

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The study has two main data-collecting phases. In phase 1, the investigators will engage multilevel stakeholders to respond to a survey assessing experience with and perceptions of genomic testing and its accessibility for patients with breast cancer in California. In phase 2, selected and interested survey participants who voluntarily provide their contact information on the survey will be asked to participate in an in-depth 1:1 semi-structured interview to explore disparities in genomic testing for breast cancer more closely. The investigators will then utilize their findings from both phases to present aggregate findings to an Expert Panel and Community Advisory Board and work together to develop policy recommendations. The policy recommendations will then be presented to policy makers, with the aim of identifying sustainable solutions that address breast cancer treatment and outcome disparities throughout Northern California.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

514

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305
        • Stanford University School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

We expect to recruit 150 participants for enrollment in phase 1. These participants will include 100 patients diagnosed with breast cancer and 50 caregivers. In phase 2, we expect to recruit 55 of our phase 1 survey participants to complete a one-time one-on-one in-depth interview.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The patients must be 18 years or older.
  • Patients who opt in to complete the survey.
  • Patients must have the capacity to verbally consent for the interview.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who under the age of 18 years old.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patients and Caregivers
We will survey 100 patients and 50 caregivers.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of participants who fill out the survey and participate in the semi-structured interviews. [ Time Frame: 12 Months ]
Time Frame: 12 Months
We will track the number of participants who fill out the survey for the 12 month duration of the study and the number of participants who participate in the semi-structured telephone interviews.
12 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Stanford University

Collaborators

The Latino Cancer Institute

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 22, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 15, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

April 21, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 14, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

June 23, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 30, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 68742

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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