Clinical Trials Strategy Action Group
The Clinical Trials Strategy Action Group are Minnesota Cancer Alliance (MCA) members and their partners who have interest or expertise in cancer clinical trials and are working towards Objective 1.3 of the Minnesota Cancer Plan to increase equitable access to clinical trials. Current members represent health care, research, and patient advocacy groups including Essentia Health Community Cancer Research Program-NCORP, Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium, Sanford NCORP of the North Central Plains, Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN), American Cancer Society, Mayo Clinic, Research Advocacy Network, A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation, and the American Indian Cancer Foundation.
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- Develop a social media campaign to increase engagement and awareness of clinical trials
- Work with cancer advocacy groups to do presentations for providers and patient support groups about clinical trials
- Create an infographic to inform on access and the process of participating in a clinical trial
- Identify measures to track progress in clinical trial participation, including both process and outcome measures
- Engage additional members from advocacy groups, patients and providers from across the state
National Clinical Trials Day
Minnesota Cancer Alliance partners are coming together to celebrate National Clinical Trials Day on May 20!
Partnering organizations have organized this campaign to raise awareness about the broad availability of enrollment sites across the state and the positive benefits to patients who enroll in the studies.
“Behind every clinical trial is a person, a family, and a future. My work in cancer research is driven by the responsibility to honor each one. I invite you to learn more about clinical trials, connect with the cancer doctors in your community, and see how your participation can bring hope and help rewrite the story of cancer. Every breakthrough begins with research—and with people. On May 20th, we raise visibility to honor those who participate, those who study, and the futures made possible through research.” Kerrie Huderle, Co-Chair MCA Clinical Trials Strategy Action Group
“It is essential for rural and minority patients to have access to these trials so they can be part of the progress achieved through clinical trials. More often than not, these populations are unaware that they can benefit from clinical trials in their areas and need to be better advised to make informed choices about their health.” Caroline Blacketter, Co-Chair MCA Clinical Trials Strategy Action Group
Did you know? Clinical trials extend well beyond treatment trials. There are many other opportunities for individuals to participate in clinical trials along the cancer care spectrum. Opportunities include prevention clinical trials, supportive care clinical trials, cancer screening trials, treatment trials, and cancer care delivery trials.
You can find clinical trials in cancer centers across the state. There are approximately 48 sites across Minnesota that currently offer clinical trial enrollment.
To find clinics in Minnesota that currently offer clinical trial enrollment, visit the websites below:
- NCORP :: Sites by State (ncorp.cancer.gov/findasite/components.php?kw=&state=Minnesota)
- Find an NCI-Designated Cancer Center – NCI (cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/find#M)
To view the full list of organizations supporting National Clinical Trials Day, view the Partners tab below. If your organization would like to join in on this effort, please complete this Clinical Trials Day Partner Survey.
Share the Clinical Trials Day social media graphics on your social channels or download and share the Clinical Trials Day badge with partners to let them know you’re supporting this work. Help us spread the word about clinical trials by posting social media content using the hashtag #ClinicalTrialsDayMN or re-sharing content with the same hashtag.
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Clinical Trials Finder and Resources
Find all the clinical trials available near you by visiting these websites:
Masonic Cancer Center, Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN)
Mayo Clinic
Essentia Health
University of Minnesota
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Aspirus Health
Sanford Health
Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (MMCORC)
Are you a provider wanting to refer your patients to available clinical trials? Start with Just ASK
Background: Just ASK™: Increasing Diversity in Cancer Clinical Research
Access to Just ASK Training: Introduction to Equity and Diversity in Clinical Research
- The course is tailored to empower individuals with the tools necessary to foster a mindful and intentional approach to engaging all populations in biomedical research, ultimately promoting a more inclusive and representative landscape in clinical trials.
- This course is specifically designed for individuals involved in biomedical research, clinical trials, and healthcare. It is ideal for investigators, researchers, clinicians, study coordinators, healthcare administrators, and anyone interested in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within clinical research and trial participation.
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For more information, please contact Caroline Blacketter at CarolineBlacketter@FDLBand.org or Kerrie Huderle at kerrie.huderle@parknicollet.com.
