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

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Massey Cancer Center

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298