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Socioeconomic Diversity of CAM Integration in Oncology

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What is being collected

Data Collection

Collected from today forward - Prospective
Who is being recruted

Over 18 Years
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How is the trial designed

Defined Population

Following a specific population over time in order to understand disease trends and health outcomes within that group.
Observational
Study Start: September 2001
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Summary

Principal SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Last updated: January 14, 2026
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Study start date: September 1, 2001

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

The use of CAM is common among patients with cancer. However, there may be differences in participation, treatment preferences, and quality of life that are influenced by socioeconomic factors and ethnicity. This study will compare two distinct socioeconomic groups to determine differences in CAM use. Participants in this study will complete a questionnaire regarding demographics, socioeconomic status, disease specifics, and facilitators and barriers to CAM use. Participation in an introductory seminar and in various CAM programs will be monitored. Participants will also complete a quality of life scale that will provide insight into the way different populations perceive and use CAM and will identify potential obstacles to integrating CAM into other cancer treatment programs.

Official TitleSocioeconomic Diversity of CAM Integration in Oncology 
NCT00087932R21AT000880
Principal SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Last updated: January 14, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

300 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Defined Population

Researchers follow a specific group of people—such as residents of a region or members of an organization—over time. The goal is to track disease patterns and health outcomes in a defined setting.

Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer diagnosis * Able to read and understand English

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 1 location

Suspended

Assarian Cancer Center

Novi, United StatesSee the location
CompletedOne Study Center