Cancer Patients' Comfort Answering SO/GI Questions.

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to explore patients' comfort levels in disclosing sexual orientation and gender identity (SO/GI) in cancer care settings, aiming to assess current question formats, identify barriers, propose solutions, and develop a standardized questionnaire for clinical trial settings. Hypothesizing that patients, regardless of LGBTQ+ status, may exhibit diverse perspectives on SO/GI questions, the research aims to offer insights for more inclusive healthcare practices. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, the study aims help addressing healthcare disparities among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and provide a standardized approach for SO/GI data collection that is crucial for tailored interventions in clinical trials.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient who have received the diagnosis of cancer at Mayo clinic will be included. Participants must be over 18 years of age, residents the United States and English speakers.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Cancer patients 18 years-old and under, non-residents of the USA and other than English language speakers will be excluded.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 5/8/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

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