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Walking forward: the South Dakota Native American project
Daniel G Petereit1, Deborah Rogers, Linda Burhansstipanov
1John T. Vucurevich Cancer Institute, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA. dpetereit@rcrh.org
Summary
The Walking Forward program aims to increase Native American participation in cancer clinical trials by exploring shorter treatment durations and molecular predispositions to side effects.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Disparities Research
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- The Walking Forward program is a collaboration involving multiple institutions and the American Indian community in South Dakota.
- Native American cancer patients often present with advanced disease, leading to poorer outcomes.
- Conventional cancer treatment durations may pose a barrier to care for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase the participation of health disparities populations, specifically Native Americans, in National Cancer Institute clinical trials.
- To address barriers in cancer care access and treatment for Native American populations.
Main Methods:
- Development of innovative clinical trials with shortened treatment durations.
- Exploration of molecular predisposition to treatment side effects.
- Implementation of a patient navigator research program.
Main Results:
- Metrics include process analysis, clinical trial participation rates, and treatment outcomes.
- Assessment of early-stage cancer care access for the target population.
Conclusions:
- The study aims to improve cancer care and outcomes for Native American patients.
- Findings will inform strategies to enhance clinical trial accessibility and treatment efficacy.