Qualitative Study on Detection & Tx of NSCLC in Pts w/ a History of Alcohol or SUD
Purpose
This study will attempt to identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in order to learn how a history of substance abuse or alcohol use impacts care for non-small cell lung cancer.
Condition
- Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- * Adults ≥ 18 years of age - Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of NSCLC - Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy) - History of alcohol use or substance use disorder (other than tobacco use disorder) within the past 10 years, predating the cancer diagnosis - Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent - English or Spanish speaking. Due to need to conduct semi-structured interviews which can develop into free-flowing conversations we need both participant and interviewer to be fluent
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-60 minute conversation
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Observational | Patients participate in a semi-structured interview and may participate in a follow-up focus group interview in which preliminary findings are shared and feedback is elicited on study. |
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Recruiting Locations
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California 90033
Los Angeles, California 90033
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California 90033
Los Angeles, California 90033
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Study Contact
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of NSCLC by interviewing a diverse group of patients at Keck, Los Angeles General Medical Center, and Norris Cancer Center with alcohol or substance use disorder history. OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Patients participate in a semi-structured interview and may participate in a follow-up focus group interview in which preliminary findings are shared and feedback is elicited on study.