RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06541210

Building Community Living Labs in Black Communities to Advance Prostate Health Equity and Reduce Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men

Building Community Living Labs (CoLLab) in Black Communities With the Goal of Advancing Prostate Health Equity and Reducing Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

250 participants

Start Date

May 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Prostate Carcinoma

Summary

This clinical trial the possibility of establishing a Community Living Labs (CoLLab) Learning Health System to facilitate access to prostate health Risk, Education, and Assessment in the Community with Help (REACH) services in Black men and compares the impact to American Legion Posts with no CoLLab set up at the individual and community levels. Cancer is the second leading cause of death for Black men and Black men are less likely to receive prostate cancer screening. CoLLab Learning Health System utilizes community health workers (CHW) that are well-trained to form a bridge between communities and clinicians. In fact, Black men who work with CHW's typically have better access to health services, gain knowledge about cancer, cancer prevention, treatment and may have better overall health outcomes. Establishing a CoLLab Learning Health System at American Legion Posts may improve access to clinical trials and prostate cancer services in Black men.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This community-based program is working to improve prostate health and reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men in the Jacksonville, Florida area. It is building "Community Living Labs" — community spaces where health education, screenings, and support are provided by trained community health workers. The study also involves community advisors and program managers helping run the initiative. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a Black adult (any gender) between ages 30 and 80 living in or near Jacksonville, FL, and can speak English — for the health education and outreach component - OR you are a community health worker, program manager, or community advisory board member involved in running the program, between ages 21 and 80 **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not live in or near Jacksonville, FL - You are unable to complete surveys in English - You are outside the specified age range Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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