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Addressing Delays in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment through Guided Referral and Follow-up

Strengthening Early Detection for Breast, Cervical, and Oral Cancers in Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu An Implementation Research Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083083
Enrollment
350
Registered
2025-03-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Medical Research Council MRC
Lead Sponsor
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All cancer screen-positive and suspected cancer cases in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not applicable

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduced diagnostic and treatment delays for cancer patients. Improved adherence to appointments and treatment regimens. Enhanced support and guidance for patients through the cancer care pathway Timepoint: 18 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among healthcare workers and patients. Identify barriers and facilitators to effective implementation of the intervention Evaluate the costing of the intervention. Assessment of system readiness and capacity to sustain and scale up the intervention. Timepoint: 18 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr R Swaminathan

Cancer Institute (WIA)

r.swaminathan@cancerinstitutewia.org04422209150

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026