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Educational Video for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
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Led By Vanessa Sheppard, PhD
Research Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test whether a culturally-tailored video intervention can improve uptake of genetic counseling among black women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American women over the age of 18 who are at high risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer and have been referred to a genetic counselor. It aims to engage these women in genetic counseling, addressing disparities in its uptake compared to White women.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of a culturally-tailored video intervention delivered via YouTube. The goal is to see if this approach can improve Black women's participation in genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risks.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves watching an educational video, there are no direct medical side effects associated with it. However, participants may experience emotional responses or changes in their decision-making process regarding genetic testing.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Rate of genetic counseling and testing uptake.
Secondary outcome measures
Emotional Ambivalence Scale
Knowledge Scale - Genetic counseling and testing knowledge .
Self-efficacy Scale
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Fact Sheet ArmActive Control1 Intervention
Komen print materials about genetic counseling and testing will be given to women.
Group II: YouTube Video ArmActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive the culturally tailored video either via a Youtube link or a DVD.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLead Sponsor
699 Previous Clinical Trials
22,884,973 Total Patients Enrolled
18 Trials studying Breast Cancer
2,372 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,680 Previous Clinical Trials
40,928,447 Total Patients Enrolled
939 Trials studying Breast Cancer
1,543,288 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Vanessa Sheppard, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVirginia Commonwealth University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
320 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- Only Black/African American individuals are eligible.You must self-identify as Black or African American.You have been identified as having a high risk for carrying a genetic mutation that increases the likelihood of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer, and have been advised to speak with a genetic counselor.You do not meet the requirements to participate in the study.You must be female.You have a high chance of having a genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Fact Sheet Arm
- Group 2: YouTube Video Arm
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is it possible for me to join this trial?
"The eligibility criteria of this trial mandates that applicants have a diagnosis of breast cancer, and fall between the ages of 18-100. The investigators are looking to enroll approximately 70 participants in total."
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Is the research team currently seeking participants?
"According to the records hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively seeking participants. Initially posted on November 1st 2021, it was most recently updated towards the end of that same month."
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How many participants are being accepted into this medical study?
"Affirmative. Information accessible on clinicialtrials.gov reveals that this investigation, which was published on November 1st 2021, is actively seeking volunteers. 70 participants are needed from a single medical facility."
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Is this clinical trial open to those younger than 50 years of age?
"To be eligible for this trial, patients must range from 18 to 100 years old. Conversely, there are 52 clinical trials designed specifically for minors and 1,335 for seniors."
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