Expanding Genetic Access for Prostate Cancer Survivors (NCT07618520) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Expanding Genetic Access for Prostate Cancer Survivors
United States500 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to increase genetic education and genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk among prostate cancer survivors. The study will:
Test the effectiveness of a digital guide (DG+) vs. print guide (Print+) vs. enhanced usual care (EUC) on engagement in genetic education and uptake of genetic testing.
Evaluate the impact of the DG+ vs. Print+ vs. EUC on the process that participants use to make decisions and evaluate effects on well-being (also called psychosocial outcomes).
Explore the ways (methods) that influence how participants experience the intervention.
The main questions this study aims to answer are: which group - the digital guide (DG+) group, print (Print+) group or the EUC group - is more likely to request genetic testing and which group is more likely to get (engage with) genetic education.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the digital guide (DG+) group, the print guide (Print+) group or EUC group. Each group will receive genetic education and have an opportunity to request genetic testing. Researchers will compare the three groups to determine which is most most likely to complete genetic testing (GT) and which group engages more with genetic education.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-80 years of age
* At least 6-months post diagnosis with prostate cancer
* Have not had genetic testing for hereditary cancer
* Have received care at one of the participating sites in the prior five years
* Meet National Comprehensive Cancer Network criteria for germline GT
* Able to read and speak in English
* Capable of providing informed consent
* Have internet access (via smartphone, tablet or computer)
* Comfortable using a computer or mobile phone independently to access information
Exclusion Criteria:
* Do not speak English
* Unable to access the Internet
* Have previously undergone germline genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk or previously had genetic counseling (GC) and declined genetic testing (GT)
* Are unable to provide informed consent
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
1
Uptake of Germline Genetic Testing
Timeframe: 6-Months
2
Survey Assessment of Impact of DG+ vs. Print+ vs. EUC
Timeframe: 1-Month and 6-Month surveys
3
Survey Assessment of Mediators and Moderators of Efficacy