Could your doctor handle your genetic test? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT02917798
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at a simpler way to offer genetic testing to people with ovarian, prostate, or pancreas cancer. Instead of always sending patients to a genetic counselor, doctors and surgeons would offer the test directly, and counselors would share results by phone. Researchers will track how anxious patients feel to see if this new approach works as well as the usual one.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that offering genetic testing through regular doctors and sharing results by phone is just as good as the usual approach, making testing more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all patients. It only measures distress, not long-term health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States