NCT06171139 · University of California, San Francisco
Tumor Genomic Pre-test Counseling Tool for Black or African-American Men With Prostate Cancer
What this study is about
The overall goal of the study is to improve equitable delivery of pre-Tumor genetic testing (TGT) counseling tool for Black or African American men with metastatic prostate cancer and evaluating the tool for implementation.
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The overall goal of the study is to improve equitable delivery of pre-Tumor genetic testing (TGT) counseling tool for Black or African American men with metastatic prostate cancer and evaluating the tool for implementation.
Interventions
OTHER
Counseling Tool
Non-therapeutic educational intervention
OTHER
Questionnaires
Participants will complete questionnaires online, via mail, by telephone, or in person per participant preference.
Primary outcome measures
Frequency of participant responses (Stage 1)
Time frame: 1 day
Participant-reported perspectives of intervention in a semi-structured interview will be collected during Stage 1 and reviewed and will be explored using thematic analysis. A codebook will be created using the PEMAT (for the primary objective) described in the interview guide. This framework provides a systematic approach for identifying behavior change models evaluated according to three criteria: comprehensiveness, coherence, and a clear link to an overarching model of behavior. This will produce evidence-based behavior change techniques most likely to be effective. Emergent codes and themes will be added throughout thematic analysis. Two coders will code each interview (one primary and one secondary coder). Discrepancies will be negotiated to consensus.
Proportion of enrolled participants (Stage 2)
Time frame: 1 day
The proportion of participants who enrolled in the study after being approached by their healthcare team will be reported.
Proportion of enrolled participants who review all educational materials (Stage 2)
Time frame: Up to 60 days
The proportion of all enrolled participants who utilized and reviewed all of the educational materials in the tool will be reported.
Mean score of Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) (Stage 2)
Time frame: Up to 60 days
Scores on the FIM will be averaged across all participants. Items will be scored on a 5-point scale: 1= Completely disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neither agree nor disagree, 4 = Agree, 5= Completely agree. A higher mean score indicates greater feasibility. The mean score and standard deviation will be reported.
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
- Age 18-years-old or older
- Identifies as Black or African American, by either chart documentation or participant self-report. Mixed-race, including Black or African American, is included.
- Metastatic prostate cancer, by either chart documentation or participant self-report. Pathology report not needed.
- Able to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.
- Able to understand a written information sheet and willing to verbally consent.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) Stage 2:
- Age 18-years-old or older
- Identifies as Black or African American, by either chart documentation or participant self-report. Mixed-race, including Black or African American, is included.
- Metastatic prostate cancer, by either chart documentation or participant self-report. Pathology report not needed.
- Able to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Anticipated discussion of TGT within 0-365 days of enrollment, per treating oncology provider's discretion. TGT involves the use of any cancer genetic sequencing (whether standard-of-care or part of a research protocol) via any one of the following:
- Somatic DNA testing of already-collected tissue.
- Somatic DNA testing of tissue to be collected in the future via biopsy, surgery, or other procedure.
- Blood-based DNA testing to evaluate for circulating tumor DNA.
- Able to understand a written informed consent document and willing to sign it.
Exclusion criteria
- Contraindication to any study-related procedure or assessment in either stage.
Where
- San Francisco, California
Collaborators
Prostate Cancer Foundation
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