RecruitingNot Applicable

Telegenetics or In-Person Genetic Counselling

Singapore150 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare clinical outcomes (informed choice and genetic counselling outcomes) and cost (provider and patient time, travel, and telehealth platform) between telegenetics and in-person genetic counselling.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 21 years old. * Patients referred to CGS at NCCS for HBOC or Lynch syndrome pre-test genetic counselling. * Able to read and understand the English Language. * Able to consent and agree to be randomized to either telegenetics or in-person genetic counselling. Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 21 years old. * Patients who require genetic results urgently. * Cognitive difficulty/ impairment or current psychiatric or physical illness (visual/ hearing/ neurological) which impairs sound judgement and accurate reporting of medical history over video consultation.

What they're measuring

Genomics Outcome Scale

Timeframe: Up to 2 weeks after consultation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04738708

SponsorNational Cancer Centre, Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-06

Contact for this trial

Ryan Tan

+65 6436 8000 ryan.shea.tan.y.c@singhealth.com.sg

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