Plain-English translation of NCT07219251 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether adding regular supportive phone calls to standard lung cancer care can help veterans feel better and cope more effectively with their treatment. A trained lay health worker will call you weekly to help you manage symptoms, plan your care, and talk about your treatment goals—in addition to the care you're already receiving from your oncology team.
Many veterans with lung cancer struggle with symptoms, side effects, and difficult decisions about their care. This study aims to see whether extra support and guidance can improve your overall well-being and help you avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room or hospital.
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If you enroll, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive usual care from your oncology team alone, or usual care plus weekly phone calls from a lay health worker who will support you for 6 months. Either way, you'll complete brief surveys at the start of the study and then every 3 months for a full year—taking about 5 surveys total. The whole study lasts 12 months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Collaborators
United States Department of Defense, US Department of Veterans Affairs
Enrollment target
~194 participants
Started
February 2026
Primary completion
December 2030
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Manali I Patel, MD MPH MS
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.