September 12 2024
FORTE enrolled its 1800th participant on August 1, 2024, less than a month after enrolling the 1700th participant!
FORTE Coordinator Session – August 7
The FORTE Coordinator Session was held online on August 7, where presenters from various enrolling sites discussed best practices for FORTE. The recording of the session is available on the FORTE YouTube channel for your review at any time.
Survey – FORTE Coordinator Talking Points
We need your help! During the FORTE Coordinator Session, you asked if we could update the Coordinator Talking Points document created to support research professionals as you introduce NRG-CC005 to patients. Complete this survey with your experiences talking to patients about FORTE help us update the Coordinator Talking Points. Email forte@nrgoncology.org with any additional comments you have that will help fellow coordinators enroll patients to NRG-CC005.
Accrual Updates and Milestones (as of August 31, 2024)
Top accruing sites:
Kaiser Permanente – Vallejo – 1031 accrued
UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital – 241 accrued
Regions Hospital – 93 accrued
Most recent randomizations:
Kaiser Permanente-Vallejo – August 30, 2024
Yale University – August 30, 2024
Park Nicollet Clinic - Saint Louis Park – August 29, 2024
UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital – August 29, 2024
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center – August 29, 2024
Recent Trial-Wide Monthly Accrual:
June 2024 – 101 participants
July 2024 – 104 participants
August 2024 – 118 participants
Find both CIRB-approved and protocol-related documents on CTSU under NRG-CC005.
FORTE Resource Portal
Bookmark this website, that organizes materials found on CTSU: https://www.nrgoncology.org/Clinical-Trials/NRG-CC005/FORTE-Resource-Portal. You will use the same login information as for CTSU to access this page. Once you gain access, the “FORTE Materials for Research Professionals” section contains many materials to assist you with accruing participants. This website also has contact information for questions you may have while working on NRG-CC005.
Do you have new research team members working on NRG-CC005?
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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.orgor 1-800-477-7227.