900 Participants Needed

Online Decision Aid for Prostate Cancer Screening

Recruiting at 1 trial location
NS
BP
Overseen ByBharat Patel, MBA
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: David Siegel
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the online, simulated human "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" decision aid (https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/talk-to-nathan/index.html) is effective in helping patients decide about prostate cancer screening. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is using the "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" decision aid effective in improving knowledge, overcoming health literacy barriers, and resolving decisional conflict compared to a standard decision aid or standard education materials? * What are the barriers and best practices for incorporating Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening into the flow of primary care practice? Researchers will compare "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" to a standard decision aid and to standard prostate cancer screening education materials to test the effectiveness of using "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening." Participants will: * Use "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening," use a standard decision aid, or use standard education materials about prostate cancer screening * Visit the primary care clinic for follow-up * Complete surveys as part of the clinical trial

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for men considering prostate cancer screening. It's suitable for those who want to learn more about their options and are willing to use online tools or read standard educational materials. Participants should be able to visit a primary care clinic for follow-up and complete surveys.

Inclusion Criteria

I was assigned male at birth.
I am between 55 and 69 years old.
I have a valid email or a mobile phone that can receive texts.
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Exclusion Criteria

Patient has a terminal illness, significant psychiatric comorbidity, cognitive deficits, or reports of ongoing substance misuse
I am experiencing symptoms related to my urinary tract.
I have a history of prostate cancer.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants use 'Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening', a standard decision aid, or standard education materials

1 week
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants complete surveys and are monitored for changes in decisional conflict, autonomous decision-making, and prostate cancer knowledge

Immediately after clinical encounter
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening
Trial Overview The study tests if 'Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening,' an online decision aid, improves understanding and decision-making compared to standard aids or education materials. Participants will try one of these methods before visiting their doctor and completing surveys.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Talk to NathanExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will use the online "Talk to Nathan about Prostate Cancer Screening" decision aid before their clinic visit.
Group II: Standard decision aidActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will use a standard decision aid before their clinic visit.
Group III: Standard education materialsActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will use standard education materials before their clinic visit.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

David Siegel

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1
Recruited
900+

ICF Macro, Inc.

Collaborator

Trials
2
Recruited
2,000+
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