RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04763980

Community-Based Health Coach for Access to Germline Genetic Testing Among African American Men With Prostate Cancer

Navigate Study: Use of a Community-Based Health Coach to Improve Access to Germline Genetic Testing Among African American Men With Prostate Cancer

Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Enrollment

72 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Prostate Carcinoma

Summary

This clinical trial studies barriers to genetic testing in African American men with prostate cancer and whether tailored, culturally relevant genetic testing education provided by a community-based health coach is beneficial in improving knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of genetic testing. Information gained from this study, may help researchers better understand and learn more about how to increase access to germline genetic testing in underrepresented populations.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a community health coach can help African American men with advanced prostate cancer better access and complete germline genetic testing — DNA testing that can reveal inherited cancer risk mutations that may affect treatment choices and family members. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You identify as Black or African American - You have been diagnosed with regional, advanced, or metastatic prostate cancer - You are able to speak and read English - You do not have a previously known cancer-risk genetic mutation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have a known cancer genetic mutation - You do not identify as Black or African American - You do not have the qualifying prostate cancer diagnosis Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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