CompletedNot Applicable

Addressing Prostate Cancer Information Disparities With eHealth Technology

United States125 participantsStarted 2014-08

Plain-language summary

This is a multicenter study that involves research on screening for prostate cancer. This study pilot tests a culturally appropriate decision aid (DA) for African American (AA) men that will empower them to take part in decision-making regarding prostate cancer screening (PCS). The Prostate Cancer Screening Preparation (PCSPrep) tool was designed with intend to be delivered in primary care settings with attention to patient/provider interaction. Funding for this study comes from the National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute (1R21CA178296).

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 70 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * African american men, * ages 45-70 who are able to provide informed consent to participate in the educational intervention and associated data collection activities. * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * no prior personal history of prostate cancer * no prior prostate cancer screening with the prostate specific antigen test within preceding three years * inability to speak English

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Decision self-efficacy

Timeframe: Baseline (T0) upon enrollment into study; immediately following use of decision aid (PCSPrep) approx 30 min after baseline (T1); approximately one hour later, after visiting with primary care provider (T3)

Prostate cancer screening knowledge

Timeframe: Baseline (T0) upon enrollment into study; immediately following use of decision aid (PCSPrep) approximately 30 minutes after baseline (T1)

Decisional consistency

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02787434

SponsorTufts University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-08

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