Prostate Cancer Genius App Education for Prostate Cancer

(PCGA Trial)

Overseen By Ashley Krukowski, MPA, CRA

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Oklahoma

Disqualifiers: Prostate cancer diagnosis

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 4 weeks

80 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the Prostate Cancer Genius App, designed to educate African American men about prostate cancer and help them complete a home-based PSA test. The study involves men aged 55 to 69 from Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA test in a while. The app aims to increase knowledge and screening rates by providing tailored information and guidance.

Research Team

Adam Alexander, PhD

Principal Investigator

TSET Health Promotion Research Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for African American men aged 55-69 living in Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA screening for prostate cancer in the last two years and have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 55 and 69 years old.

live in Oklahoma

have not completed PSA screening within the past two years

Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use either the Prostate Cancer Genius app or the Prevention Taskforce app for 30 days to improve knowledge and facilitate PSA screening

4 weeks

App-based engagement

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for PSA screening test completion and changes in prostate cancer knowledge

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Prostate Cancer Genius App
• US Prevention Taskforce App

Trial Overview The study is testing the Prostate Cancer Genius App against an existing health app to see if it improves knowledge about prostate cancer risk, encourages home-based PSA testing, and is user-friendly over a period of 30 days.

Participant Groups

Group I: Prostate Cancer Genius app Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The Prostate Cancer Genius app includes the following components: (1) educational content that is consistent with existing evidence and recommendations for prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening but has been adapted for the African American male population and for adults who read at or below the 8th-grade level; (2) real-time messages about the risks of prostate cancer and the benefits of completing a PSA test, placing a special emphasis on screening considerations for individuals with a family history of prostate cancer and/or lower urinary tract symptoms (measured via the American Urological Association Symptom Score); (3) general trivia that also incorporates quiz questions about prostate cancer and the PSA test; (4) African American-specific testimonials and educational videos; (5) optional counseling by African American prostate cancer survivors; and (6) on-demand, automated ordering of a home-based PSA test.

Group II: Prevention Taskforce app Active Control 1 Intervention

The Prevention Taskforce app provides on-demand access to evidence-based recommendations for prostate cancer for men between 55 and 69 (i.e., it can be accessed as needed).

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Oklahoma

Lead Sponsor

Trials

484

Recruited

95,900+