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A one-hour talk could change how latino men decide on prostate cancer screening

NCT ID NCT00761124

Prevention Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a one-hour group discussion helps Latino men aged 50 to 70 make informed decisions about PSA screening for prostate cancer. Participants receive either a printed pamphlet or an interactive session covering the benefits, risks, and controversy around PSA testing. Researchers then measure knowledge, communication with family and doctors, and whether men actually get screened. The goal is to see if education can support better decision-making in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A one-hour interactive group discussion led by a facilitator, plus a printed prostate cancer pamphlet
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could help Latino men make better-informed decisions about prostate cancer screening, potentially reducing unnecessary tests while catching real cases earlier.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and measures knowledge and screening rates, not long-term health outcomes. The discussion may not change decisions or may not work outside this specific group.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1,006 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2003

Finished

Apr 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 70 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Latino men * 50 to 70 years old * Not ever having prostate biopsy * Not ever having prostate cancer * Not having had a PSA test within the past 12 months * Not having BPH (prostate inflammation) * Not currently experiencing prostate problems such as pain or burning sensation during urination, blood in urine, and/or desire to urinate frequently Exclusion Criteria: * Not Latino * Younger than 50 or older than 70 years old * Currently experiencing prostate problems such as pain or burning sensations while urinating, blood in urine, and/or desire to urinate frequently * Living outside of Los Angeles county * Having had a prostate biopsy * Having had prostate cancer previously * Having had a prostatectomy

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Conditions

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prostate cancer

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Prostate cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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