August 20, 2026 · Gynecologic oncology · DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.08.004

Evaluating a patient ambassador program to improve clinical trial knowledge and intent to discuss gynecologic oncology trials

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot patient-ambassador program designed to enhance knowledge and confidence regarding gynecologic oncology clinical trials among trial-naïve patients. The study found that while overall knowledge did not significantly improve, the program successfully increased mentees' confidence in discussing clinical trials with their healthcare providers and received high marks for acceptability and feasibility. Challenges included emotional strain on ambassadors and issues with recruitment diversity.

Emily M Ko, Christine Pae, Lakeisha Mulugeta-Gordon, Destiny Uwawaike, Katie Elkins, Jesse Chittams, Nehemiah Weldeab, Andrea Bilger, Lee Ang, Anna Jo B Smith, Carmen E Guerra

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