July 13 2022
FORTE NRG Semiannual Meeting – Chicago, July 21st-23rd
The NRG Oncology Semiannual Meeting will take place in Chicago, IL. The complete NRG meeting agenda is posted on the NRG meeting webpage: https://www.nrgoncology.org/NRG2022-Summer-Meeting.
The following sessions may be of interest to physicians, investigators, nurses, research associates and other research staff who want to know more about the FORTE trial.
FORTE @ PSC Continuing Education Program – Hybrid
Thursday, July 21, 11:30-11:45am CT
Attend this presentation to learn about how to implement new FORTE patient-directed materials in your recruitment efforts
FORTE Round Tables – In-person
Thursday, July 21, 1:30-4:45pm CT
Come meet with members of the FORTE team to pose your questions about this trial during this informal interactive session. Exchange ideas and ask questions about participant recruitment and study conduct.
FORTE Workshop – Hybrid
Friday, July 22, 1:15-2:30pm CT
Join FORTE team members to learn about FORTE Trial requirements such as eligibility, specimen collections, and data collection. Join your colleagues to discuss Natural Language Processing (NLP), patient recruitment materials, communications, and data management.
FORTE Reception – In-person
Friday, July 22, 5:00-6:00pm CT
Join FORTE team members and colleagues in an informal setting to discuss study promotion and conduct.
NRG Oncology Reception – In-person
Friday, July 22, 6:00-8:00pm CT
Join NRG members in attendance during this meet, greet, and networking time.
FORTE Accrual Updates and Milestones (as of June 30, 2022)
Top accruing sites:
- UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital – 34 accrued
- Park Nicollet Clinic - Saint Louis Park – 26 accrued
Most recent randomizations:
- UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital – June 30, 2022
We commend all sites on your efforts to accrue patients! Continue the strong recruitment efforts!
Remember to follow FORTE on social media!
LinkedIn: @FORTE Study
Twitter: @fortestudy
Facebook: @FORTE Study
Instagram:@fortestudy
Questions from Site Research Staff
If research staff have questions about a patient's eligibility or study logistics for the NRG-CC005/FORTE Study, contact the Clinical Coordinating Department (CCD) at:
FORTE@nrgoncology.org
(1-800) 477-7227