A Navigation Program to Improve Survivorship Support Service Participation Among Non-metastatic Breast Cancer Survivors

July 7, 2026 updated by: Bridget Oppong, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Implementation of a Navigation Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

This clinical trial studies whether a navigation program improves survivorship support service participation among survivors of breast cancer that has not spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (non-metastatic). Advances in treatment have caused the number of breast cancer survivors to grow. As this number increases, there are reported unmet supportive care needs in this population, including psychological distress and limitations in physical functioning. To address these needs, many cancer centers offer programming on a variety of topics including psychological services, exercise counseling, and nutrition counseling. Research has shown that while interest in these survivorship programs is high, participation remains low, especially among minority women. Navigation is a healthcare service that is designed to guide a patient through the healthcare system and reduce barriers to timely screening, follow-up, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. The navigation program in this trial is specifically focused on helping breast cancer survivors schedule and attend survivorship consultation appointments as well as providing additional support to underserved/vulnerable patients. A navigation program may be effective in improving survivorship support service participation among non-metastatic breast cancer survivors.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Increase the rate of referrals to survivorship support services among eligible breast cancer survivors by 50% within 12 months following implementation of a structured navigation program. (Aim 1) II. Reduce the rate of non-scheduled survivorship visits (defined as no appointment made within 30 days of referral) by 50% and increase the re-scheduling success rate among patients who initially cancel. (Aim 2)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Among patients identified as at-risk (minority race/ethnicity, rural residence, age ≥ 70), assess the uptake of coaching, and evaluate changes in self-efficacy scores before and after a 90-day navigation-based coaching intervention. (Aim 3)

OUTLINE:

Patients receive a referral to survivorship at James Cancer Supportive Care Clinic and attend a survivorship consultation visit consisting of standard survivorship care and referrals at baseline. Patients who do not schedule or cancel the survivorship consultation visit receive patient navigator support to help with scheduling. Following survivorship consult, underserved/vulnerable patients may attend five patient navigator coaching sessions over 90 days.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

330

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
        • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Bridget A. Oppong, MD, MPH

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

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Ages 18+
  • GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer
  • GENERAL INCLUSION (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE): Received care at Stefanie Spielman Breast Center

  • COACHING INCLUSION (SECONDARY OBJECTIVE): Referred patients who fall under any of the following:

    • Black and/or Hispanic
    • Ages ≥ 70
    • Reside in a ZIP code classified as rural by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) codes

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Metastatic breast cancer at time of referral
  • Prisoners or individuals unable to consent
  • Non-English and non-Spanish speakers

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

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Supportive care (breast cancer survivor navigation program)
Patients receive a referral to survivorship at James Cancer Supportive Care Clinic and attend a survivorship consultation visit consisting of standard survivorship care and referrals at baseline. Patients who do not schedule or cancel the survivorship consultation visit receive patient navigator support to help with scheduling. Following survivorship consult, underserved/vulnerable patients may attend five patient navigator coaching sessions over 90 days.
Other: Survey Administration
Ancillary studies
Other: Best Practice
Attend survivorship consultation
Other Names:
  • standard of care
  • standard therapy
Behavioral: Patient Navigation
Receive patient navigator scheduling support
Other Names:
  • Patient Navigator Program
Behavioral: Patient Navigation
Attend patient navigator coaching sessions
Other Names:
  • Patient Navigator Program
Other: Referral
Receive survivorship referral
Other Names:
  • Referred

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Referral rates (Aims 1 & 2)
Time Frame: From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program
Will be tracked for all patients referred to the Survivorship Clinic. Rates will be calculated by dividing the number of events by the total number of eligible patients in each period. Will be compared between baseline and intervention periods using chi-square tests or logistic regression models.
From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program
Scheduling after referral (Aims 1 & 2)
Time Frame: From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program
Will be tracked for all patients referred to the Survivorship Clinic. Rates will be calculated by dividing the number of events by the total number of eligible patients in each period. Will be compared between baseline and intervention periods using chi-square tests or logistic regression models.
From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program
Clinic attendance (Aims 1 & 2)
Time Frame: From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program
Will be tracked for all patients referred to the Survivorship Clinic. Rates will be calculated by dividing the number of events by the total number of eligible patients in each period. Will be compared between baseline and intervention periods using chi-square tests or logistic regression models.
From 12 months prior to intervention (baseline) up to 12 months during the program

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proportion of eligible patients who consent and initiate sessions (Acceptance)
Time Frame: Up to 12 months
Among patients meeting eligibility criteria (Black, Hispanic, age ≥ 70, rural ZIP code), acceptance of coaching will be measured as the proportion of eligible patients who consent and initiate sessions. Will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models to evaluate predictors of acceptance.
Up to 12 months
Change in patient-reported outcomes (PROMIS-10)
Time Frame: Baseline to 90 days
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 [PROMIS-10] will be collected at baseline and at 90-day follow-up. The PROMIS-10 includes 10 questions that evaluate the participants health related quality of life. Changes in self-efficacy and quality of life will be evaluated within individuals. Changes in PROMIS-10 scores will be assessed using paired t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, as appropriate.
Baseline to 90 days
Subgroup referral and uptake patterns
Time Frame: Up to 12 months
Analyses will assess whether referral rates, scheduling, coaching uptake, and patient-reported outcomes differ by demographic or clinical subgroups (e.g., age, race, rurality, insurance, education level). Subgroup analyses will employ stratified analyses and regression modeling to identify differences across patient characteristics.
Up to 12 months
Change in patient-reported outcomes (BSES)
Time Frame: Baseline to 90 days
Breast Cancer Survivor Self-Efficacy Scale [BSES] will be collected at baseline and at 90-day follow-up. Changes in self-efficacy and quality of life will be evaluated within individuals. Changes in BSES scores will be assessed using paired t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, as appropriate.
Baseline to 90 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Bridget A Oppong, MD, MPH, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 7, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 13, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 7, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • OSU-25094
  • NCI-2026-04139 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))
  • STUDY20252451

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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