Markey Cancer Clinical Trials

Functionality & Mechanism

Developed by the Markey Cancer Center, this clinical reference tool provides a searchable database of open oncology clinical trials. The interface facilitates customized searches that allow patients and researchers to browse available studies. Core modules permit users to view expanded trial details, save specific trials to a personalized list for quick reference, and share information with care teams. The system also delivers programmatic information about the Markey clinical trial program, centralizing access to institutional research opportunities.

Evidence & Research Context

• Associated research highlights that low enrollment in oncology clinical trials, involving less than 5% of adult patients, is a critical barrier to advancing cancer care.
• The app is identified in the scientific literature as an institutional mobile platform designed to improve access to and awareness of available trials.
• Such platforms leverage mobile technology to bridge the informational gap between academic medical centers and community oncology settings.
• The authors note that a primary limitation of institutional applications is their "center-centric" scope, restricting search results to trials conducted at a single institution.

Intended Use & Scope

This tool is designed for patients and clinical researchers seeking information on trials specifically at the Markey Cancer Center. Its primary utility is as a reference for identifying and saving potentially relevant local studies. The application does not provide a comprehensive, national database of all oncology trials and should not substitute for direct consultation with a clinical care team.