Informed Decision Making Intervention in Screening for Prostate Cancer of Predominantly African American Participants in a Community Outreach Program
Prostate Carcinoma

About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Prostate Carcinoma focused on measuring Informed Decision Making, Prostate, Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men over the age of 18 will be asked to participate in the educational component of the program; men over the age of 40 will be offered the screening component after the educational portion of the event; participants over age of 40 will have the opportunity to make an informed decision in regards to prostate cancer screening based on this information and the educational material; American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines recommend having a discussion about screening in men who have an expected mortality of greater than 10 years; data on comorbidities and 10-year mortalities will be collected on every participant using the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) mortality index
- Educational component: men over the age of 18
- Screening component: men over age 40
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known personal history of prostate cancer
- Active malignancy, metastatic disease, or anyone undergoing treatment for malignancy
Sites / Locations
- Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer institute, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Men over 40: Screening with intervention
Men 18-39: Educational intervention
Participants over the age of 40 complete an educational intervention comprising a 10-20 minute PowerPoint presentation given by an experienced healthcare professional that discusses prostate cancer facts, screening guidelines, risks, benefits, and consequences. Participants may undergo a screening exam comprising a prostate specific antigen level and digital rectal exam.
Participants between 18 and 39 complete an educational intervention comprising a 10-20 minute PowerPoint presentation given by an experienced healthcare professional that discusses prostate cancer facts, screening guidelines, risks, benefits, and consequences.