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Organizations and structures that facilitate community research

¹Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Seminars in Oncology

|August 1, 1994

Summary

The Southwest Oncology Group enhances cancer clinical trial participation in communities. Their programs demonstrate that community physicians can provide high-quality data comparable to academic settings.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Clinical Trials
Community Health

Background:

The Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) is a leading oncology clinical trials organization.
Most cancer patients receive treatment in community settings, highlighting the need for community-based research.
Facilitating community physician and patient participation in clinical trials is crucial for advancing cancer care.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe SWOG's successful models for integrating community physicians into cancer clinical trials.
To evaluate the impact of SWOG's Community Clinical Oncology Program and Cooperative Group Outreach Program on participation and data quality.

Main Methods:

Implementation of the Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) to bring research to community hospitals.
Expansion of community participation through the Cooperative Group Outreach Program (CGOP).
Assessment of data quality submitted by community physicians compared to academic settings.

Main Results:

SWOG's CCOP and CGOP have significantly increased community physician involvement in clinical trials.
Community physicians are capable of collecting and submitting data with quality comparable to academic institutions.
These programs serve as a model for other oncology organizations seeking broader trial participation.

Conclusions:

SWOG's outreach programs effectively bridge the gap between academic research and community cancer care.
Community-based clinical trials are feasible and yield high-quality data, improving access to novel treatments.
These models are essential for enhancing the generalizability and impact of oncology research.

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