Peer power: new study tests if friends can boost prostate cancer genetic testing in black men
NCT ID NCT05011799
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a peer-based health education program could help African American men understand prostate cancer genetic screening better. About 149 men with or without a personal or family history of prostate cancer took part. The goal was to see if talking with a trained peer could reduce confusion and change attitudes about genetic testing.
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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