Decision Support Tool for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer

Purpose

The goal of this pilot study is to understand and improve the shared decision-making process between people with advanced breast cancer and their providers regarding their care and treatment. As part of this study, the researchers will evaluate a decision support tool called COAST that was designed to support patients and providers in having meaningful conversations. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the COAST tool improve the quality of communication between patients and their oncology providers? 2. Is the COAST tool acceptable, appropriate, and easy to use at NYP-Weill Cornell Medicine, NYP-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NYP-Queens? Participants will be asked to fill out two surveys: one before they use the COAST tool and another about 2 - 4 weeks later. Some patients will also be invited for an interview.

Conditions

  • Breast Cancer Metastatic
  • Advanced Breast Cancer
  • Stage 4 Breast Cancer
  • Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or female 18 years and older - Diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer - English, Spanish or Mandarin speaking

Exclusion Criteria

  • Early breast cancer - Individuals speaking languages other than English, Spanish, or Mandarin as their primary language

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
COAST intervention
  • Behavioral: Decision Support Tool
    The COAST decision support tool will be available in two formats: a booklet and a website. It will provide information about advanced breast cancer and the available treatment options. Participants will be guided through questions designed to clarify their goals and preferences, identify support needs, and concerns they may have.

Recruiting Locations

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Contact:
Zori K Hamilton, MA
6469623694
zkh4001@med.cornell.edu

NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center
New York, New York 10065
Contact:
Zori K Hamilton, MA
646-962-3694
zkh4001@med.cornell.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Study Contact

Zori K Hamilton, MA
646-962-3694
zkh4001@med.cornell.edu