Can QR codes and community navigators get more black men screened for prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT05469269
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find the best way to encourage Black or African American men aged 40 and older to get screened for prostate cancer. Researchers are comparing three approaches: passive education using QR codes in barbershops, active help from a community navigator, and community-based screening events. The goal is to see which method leads to more men completing a PSA blood test.
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Active substance
Behavioral interventions (passive education via QR codes and active navigation by community educators)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the most effective way to increase prostate cancer screening among Black men, potentially leading to earlier detection and better outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study, not testing a new treatment. The results may not apply to other populations or settings, and screening itself carries risks like false positives.
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Barbershops Local to Cleveland
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States