Bingo Educational Game for Cancer Awareness
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The U.S. population is becoming more diverse, but minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. This disparity limits our understanding of how treatments work across different populations. Efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act aim to improve inclusion, but challenges persist due to historical mistrust and complex barriers in healthcare.To address these issues, Penn State Health is using a fun and educational approach called "BINGO" to engage the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, these BINGO games will provide information about cancer and clinical trials in a relaxed setting. The goal is to build trust, increase awareness, and ultimately improve participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials.Through this initiative, they hope to connect participants with needed healthcare services and gather feedback to tailor future trials to community needs. This approach aims to foster collaboration between minority communities and the healthcare system, ensuring that clinical trials reflect the diversity of the population they aim to serve.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Monali Vasekar, MD
Principal Investigator
Penn State Cancer Institute
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
The BINGO trial is for adults aged 18 and above from the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Participants must be proficient in English at a middle school/high school level, complete registration via RedCap link, and provide written consent to join.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Educational Intervention
Participants engage in the Bingo game as an educational intervention to increase awareness about cancer and clinical trials
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for engagement and knowledge retention through pre- and post-test surveys
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Bingo Educational Game
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead Sponsor