Overview This phase III trial studies how well Mepitel Film works in reducing radiation dermatitis (redness and peeling) in patients with breast cancer during radiation therapy after a mastectomy. Mepitel Film may reduce the severity of skin redness and peeling in the area of radiation. Key Inclusion Criteria For a patient to be eligible for […]

Improving Adolescent and Young Adult Self-Reported Data in ECOG-ACRIN Trials Overview The purpose of this study is to evaluate feasibility and acceptability of completing PROs among AYAs randomized to Choice PRO vs Fixed PRO. Key Inclusion Criteria Patient must be ≥ 18 years and ≤ 39 years of age at registration. Patient must have a […]

Additional Support Program Via Text Messaging and Telephone-Based Counseling for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Hormonal Therapy Overview This phase III trial compares an additional support program (text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling) with usual care in making sure breast cancer patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed (medication adherence). Medication adherence is how well […]

Cancer Moonshot Biobank Research Protocol Overview This trial collects multiple tissue and blood samples, along with medical information, from cancer patients. The “Cancer Moonshot Biobank” is a longitudinal study. This means it collects and stores samples and information over time, throughout the course of a patient’s cancer treatment. By looking at samples and information collected […]

A Non-Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing the Non-Inferiority of Salpingectomy to Salpingo-Oophorectomy to Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Among BRCA1 Carriers [SOROCk] Overview This trial studies how well two surgical procedures (bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) work in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer for women with BRCA1 mutations. Bilateral salpingectomy involves the surgical […]

Myopenia and Mechanisms of Chemotherapy Toxicity in Older Adults With Colorectal Cancer: The M&M Study Overview This study will examine the association between low muscle mass (myopenia) at diagnosis and chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with newly diagnosed advanced colorectal cancer. Key Inclusion Criteria For a patient to be eligible for participation in this study, […]

Bupropion in Reducing Cancer Related Fatigue in Stage I-III Breast Cancer Survivors Overview This phase III trial studies how well bupropion works in reducing cancer related fatigue in stage I-III breast cancer survivors. Bupropion is a drug that is used to treat depression, as well as to help people quit smoking. Cancer and its treatment […]

Effect of Treatment on Work Experience in Patients With Stage I-III Prostate Cancer Overview This observational, longitudinal study will recruit approximately 220 patients through the Wake Forest National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Base (WF NCORP RB). The recruitment goal will be to have 160 participants who complete the interviewer-administered Structured Questionnaire […]

Use of a clinical trial screening tool to address cancer health disparities in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Overview A clinical trial screening tool protocol has been developed to facilitate the formulation of research questions; particularly those evaluating factors related to populations that are underrepresented in clinical trials, and address cancer care disparities. […]

Treatment of Refractory Nausea Overview This randomized phase III trial studies how well netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride and dexamethasone with prochlorperazine or olanzapine work compared to netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride and dexamethasone in improving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with breast cancer. Antiemetic drugs, such as prochlorperazine and olanzapine, may help lessen nausea and vomiting in patients with […]

The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes Natural History Study Overview Multi-center study enrolling patients suspected or newly diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), myelodysplastic syndromes/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN) overlap disorder, or idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance (ICUS). Participants will be followed long term. Clinical data, blood, and tissue samples will be collected to establish a biorepository to facilitate the […]

Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST) Overview This randomized phase III trial studies digital tomosynthesis mammography and digital mammography in screening patients for breast cancer. Screening for breast cancer with tomosynthesis mammography may be superior to digital mammography for breast cancer screening and may help reduce the need for additional imaging or treatment. Key Inclusion […]