RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05470920

Genetic Testing Decision Aid

Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Electronic Decision Aid for Genetic Testing in Inherited Cancer Syndromes


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Oct 14, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an electronic decision aid tool versus a traditional genetic counselor session for multi-gene panel testing for people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • years or older
  • Being seen in clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital or Boston Medical Center
  • Diagnosed with malignant epithelial ovarian carcinoma or malignant pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, undergo randomization, or complete the surveys associated with the study
  • Previous germline genetic testing
  • History of hereditary pancreatitis
  • Members of the following vulnerable populations: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults

Interventions

BEHAVIORALElectronic Decision Aid

Decision aid followed by an appointment with an oncologist. Will complete surveys/questionnaires

BEHAVIORALPre-Test Genetic Counseling

Receive pretest counseling with a genetic counselor. Will complete surveys/questionnaires


Locations(2)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States

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