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NCT07225725 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Access to Care Pilot for ED-Presenting Head and Neck Cancer Patients (ENRICH-HNC)
A NA study, sponsored by University of Tennessee.
- Not yet
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24
- Enrollment target
NCT07225725 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by University of Tennessee. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants.
The verdict
NCT07225725, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by University of Tennessee.
- NOT YET RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) after presenting to an emergency department (ED) often face significant delays in diagnosis and treatment. These patients are frequently younger, underinsured, and experience multiple socioeconomic and systems-level barriers to accessing timely cancer care. Delays of more than 30 days have been associated with worse outcomes, including higher recurrence rates and reduced survival. This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and early impact of a community-based navigation program designed to improve access to timely care for ED-presenting HNC patients. The study embeds trained Community Health Support Specialists (CHSS) from the Engaging Navigators to Reduce Inequities in Cancer Health (ENRICH) program into the ED-to-treatment pathway. After ED discharge, CHSS staff will contact participants by telephone or text message to identify barriers to care-such as transportation, insurance, housing, or communication challenges-and connect them with appropriate community or institutional resources. All participants will receive the CHSS navigation intervention. Outcomes will be compared with a historical cohort of similar ED-presenting HNC patients treated prior to program implementation. The primary outcomes are time from ED discharge to diagnostic biopsy and time from ED discharge to initiation of definitive treatment. Secondary outcomes include feasibility, measured as the proportion of participants who complete CHSS navigation, and exploratory analyses of the types of barriers identified and resolved. Findings from this pilot will generate preliminary data to inform larger studies aimed at improving access, reducing disparities, and accelerating treatment for head and neck cancer patients who first present in the emergency setting.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Community Health Support Specialist (CHSS) Navigation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07225725
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07225725 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Tennessee, which has 96 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Community Health Support Specialist (CHSS) Navigation is the first listed.
NCT07225725 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07225725 about?
NCT07225725 is a clinical study titled "Access to Care Pilot for ED-Presenting Head and Neck Cancer Patients (ENRICH-HNC)". Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) after presenting to an emergency department (ED) often face significant delays in diagnosis and treatment. These patients are frequently younger, underinsured, and experience multiple socioeconomic and systems-level barriers to accessing timely canc...
What is the current status of trial NCT07225725?
This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2026-02-01. Estimated completion is 2027-01-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07225725?
The interventions under investigation include: Community Health Support Specialist (CHSS) Navigation (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07225725?
This trial is sponsored by University of Tennessee, which has 96 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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