Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Uptake of Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment in African American Women- Video
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Genetic counseling and testing (GCT) provides invaluable information for women who are at-risk of hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer (HBOC). Black women underutilize GCT compared to White women. ...
Detailed Description
Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in African American women (hereafter referred to as "Black") and their cancer mortality is higher than other racial/ethnic groups in the Unit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be at high risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer
- Must identify as Black/African American
- Must be a woman
- Referred to a genetic counselor for the purpose of being high risk of carrying a hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer mutation
- Genetic Counselors:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be qualified
- Must be approved by the PI
Exclusion
- Under the age of 18
- Race other than Black/African American
- Do not gave a high risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer
- Genetic Counselors:
- Under 18
- Not qualified
- Not approved by the PI
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 12 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04476654
Start Date
November 1 2021
End Date
June 12 2023
Last Update
October 22 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298