NCT05627219 · Thomas Jefferson University
Extending Prostate Genetic Awareness, Navigation, and Delivery: The EXPAND Network
What this study is about
This trial evaluates whether a network of peer genetic coaches is useful for addressing disparities in genetic testing and screening among African American men with prostate cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic).
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This trial evaluates whether a network of peer genetic coaches is useful for addressing disparities in genetic testing and screening among African American men with prostate cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). While genetic testing has become central to prostate cancer care, African American men are less likely seek testing due to lack of awareness, cultural beliefs, financial limitations, fear of discrimination, and mistrust in the healthcare system. A network of peer genetic coaches may help address barriers, beliefs, and needs of African American men in the community and provide navigation to increase engagement in genetic testing.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Training and Education
Undergo training and education
OTHER
Educational Intervention
Receive educational booklet
PROCEDURE
Discussion
Attend discussion with peer genetic coach
Primary outcome measures
Number of inquiries to the central number (feasibility)
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Percent of callers screened and eligible to participate (feasibility)
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Percent of eligible callers who enroll in the study (feasibility)
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Percent who complete the endpoint assessment (feasibility)
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Number and percent of men making genetic counseling appointments
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- AIM 1: Are 18 years old or older
- AIM 1: Are able to read and speak English comfortably
- AIM 1: Men who have experience with both prostate cancer (PCA) and genetic counseling and testing will be a priority for training, as well as men who have considerable peer education or navigation experience
- AIM 2: Are 18 years old or older
- AIM 2: Are African American
- AIM 2: Are able to read and speak English comfortably
- AIM 2: Men who meet any one of the following criteria: (1) metastatic prostate cancer; (2) prostate cancer with high-risk features (T3 or higher, Gleason 8 or higher, node positive disease); (3) with or without a diagnosis of prostate cancer with strong family history (2 or more first-degree or second-degree relatives) with prostate cancer (particularly metastatic prostate cancer or died from prostate cancer), breast cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, uterine cancer, renal cancer, urothelial cancer, or upper bowel cancer
Exclusion criteria
- Patients that do not meet the inclusion criteria
- Children under the age of 18
- Anyone who has trouble understanding the consent or with significant anxiety detected during the consent process
Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 15, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations