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Implementation of Evidence-Based Cancer Early Detection in Black Churches
NCT02076958 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The aim of the proposed project is to identify an optimal implementation strategy using a set of evidence-based interventions that aim to increase early detection of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer among African Americans as a model. These three interventions will be packaged and interwoven into a single branded project, Project HEAL (Health through Early Awareness and Learning) which will be delivered through trained Community Health Advisors (CHA) in African-American church settings. The implementation and sustainability will be evaluated using the RE-AIM Framework. Fourteen African American churches in Prince George's County, MD will be randomized to a traditional classroom training approach or an online training approach, in which the CHA training approach and level of technical assistance is varied (in-person classroom training of CHAs + monitoring/evaluation + technical assistance and training vs. online training of CHAs + monitoring and evaluation only, respectively). By varying the training methodology and level of technical assistance, we will be able to determine what level of technical assistance leads to successful implementation and sustainability. We will also identify church organizational capacity characteristics that lead to successful implementation and sustainability. The specific aims of this research are to: (1) Package the three interventions into a single branded project (Project HEAL), develop a local cancer screening resource guide, and pilot test the materials and training. (2) Implement Project HEAL in 14 churches in Prince George's County, Maryland. We will evaluate the implementation outcomes involving treatment fidelity and identify church organizational capacity characteristics that led to successful implementation. We will compare the two implementation strategies (traditional vs. online) to determine the optimal level of technical assistance necessary for successful implementation. (3) Evaluate the sustainability of Project H
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Community Health Advisor education
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- University of Maryland School of Public Health — College Park
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 457 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02076958
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02076958 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 457 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Maryland, College Park, which has 43 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Information Dissemination appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Community Health Advisor education is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02076958 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02076958 about?
NCT02076958 is a clinical study titled "Implementation of Evidence-Based Cancer Early Detection in Black Churches". The aim of the proposed project is to identify an optimal implementation strategy using a set of evidence-based interventions that aim to increase early detection of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer among African Americans as a model. These three interventions will be packaged and interwoven ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02076958?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 457 participants. The study started on 2011-03. Estimated completion is 2018-10.
What conditions does trial NCT02076958 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Information Dissemination, Evidence-Based Public Health. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02076958?
The interventions under investigation include: Community Health Advisor education (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02076958?
This trial is sponsored by University of Maryland, College Park, which has 43 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02076958 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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