U.S., Nov. 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07225725) titled 'Access to Care Pilot for ED-Presenting Head and Neck Cancer Patients (ENRICH-HNC)' on Nov. 04.
Brief Summary: Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC) after presenting to an emergency department (ED) often face serious delays in diagnosis and treatment. These patients are frequently younger, underinsured, and experience multiple barriers to accessing timely cancer care. Delays of more than 30 days are associated with worse outcomes, including higher recurrence and lower survival.
This pilot study will test the feasibility and early impact of a community-based navigation program designed to improve access to timely care fo...