Community-Based Health Coach to Improve Access to Germline Genetic Testing Among African American Men With Prostate Cancer
Prostate Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Prostate Carcinoma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >= 18 years old
- Speak and read English
- Have no known cancer risk genetic mutation
- Self-identify as Black or African American
- Self-report a diagnosis of regional (lymph node positive), advanced, or metastatic prostate cancer per National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior germline genetic test
- Age < 18 years old
- Unable to read or answer forms
Sites / Locations
- University of California San Francisco
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Cohort A (survey, genetic testing)
Cohort B (educational session, survey, genetic testing)
Patients complete a survey about knowledge of, attitudes towards, and awareness of genetic testing and technology preferences and use over 30 minutes at baseline and over 20 minutes at exit or follow up. Patients may also undergo genetic testing.
Patients participate in educational session with health coach over 60 minutes. Patients also complete a survey about knowledge of, attitudes towards, and awareness of genetic testing and technology preferences and use over 30 minutes at baseline and over 20 minutes at exit or follow up. Patients may undergo genetic testing.