CompletedNot Applicable

Choices About Genetic Testing And Learning Your Risk With Smart Technology

United States50 participantsStarted 2023-09-26

Plain-language summary

This study seeks to enhance genetic education and increase the uptake of genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk among cancer survivors. The study will focus on the feasibility and acceptability of a digital intervention designed to improve cancer genomic care. The study objectives are to: 1. Finalize the development and optimize the usability of the CATALYST digital intervention (also known as the relational assistant \[RA\]). 2. Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a streamlined cancer genomic care delivery model for cancer survivors. Participants will be randomized to one of two study arms: the RA intervention arm or the enhanced usual care (EUC) arm. 3. Assess the uptake of genetic counseling (GC) and genetic testing (GT) and conduct a process evaluation to identify barriers and facilitators to GC, GT, and engagement with the CATALYST intervention and the RA.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age 18 or older
. Diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, endometrial or prostate cancer
. Speak/read and understand English
. Capable of providing informed consent
. Have Internet access (via smartphone, tablet, or computer)
. Age 18 or older
. Diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, endometrial or prostate cancer
. Meet National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria for germline GT

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?

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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

Genetic Testing (GT) Uptake

Timeframe: 1-month, 6-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06184867

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-26

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