NCT07312162Recruiting
Multilevel Determinants of Socioeconomic Disparities in Geographic Late-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hotspots
University of Southern California
Start Date
1/1/2022
Completion Date
12/31/2027
Summary
This study evaluates barriers to early detection of liver cancer.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To identify individual-level social and clinical determinants of socioeconomic disparities in late stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) burden with a prospective survey of patients with incident HCC. II. To qualitatively explore the multilevel barriers to completion of the early detection pathway for HCC in low socioeconomic status (SES) populations. OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Participants complete surveys, have their medical records reviewed, and may complete an interview on study.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* \* Adults (18+)
* New diagnosis of HCC
* Able to provide informed consent
Additional criteria:
* Must complete survey
* Residential address in a late stage hotspot
* Medicaid insurance or uninsured
* English, Spanish and Chinese speakers
Exclusion Criteria:
* \* Residence outside of Los Angeles County
* Non-HCC liver tumors
* Incarcerated patients
* Pregnant women
Interventions
OTHER
Non-Interventional Study
Conditions
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Locations
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California 90033
United States