Chatbot vs. counselor: can AI help rural patients get cancer genetic testing?
NCT ID NCT06089421
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method, then offered genetic testing. Researchers want to see if the chatbot is as effective as a counselor in helping people decide whether to get tested, with the goal of expanding access in rural areas.
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Active substance
Genetic Information Assistant (chatbot) and telegenetics counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a chatbot is a practical, low-cost way to provide genetic education, making cancer screening more accessible in rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage feasibility study (96 participants) comparing two counseling methods, not testing a new treatment. The chatbot may not be as effective as a human counselor, and results may not apply to all populations.
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University of Virginia
RECRUITINGCharlottesville, Virginia, 22930, United States
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