New app aims to close prostate cancer gap for black men
NCT ID NCT05331638
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a smartphone app called Prostate Cancer Genius can help African American men learn about prostate cancer and complete a home-based PSA test. Eighty men aged 55 to 69 from Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA test in two years will use either the new app or a standard government app for one month. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and improves knowledge and screening rates.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Prostate Cancer Genius App (smartphone-based educational and screening navigation tool)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could help increase prostate cancer awareness and screening rates among African American men, potentially reducing health disparities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (80 men) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The app may not improve knowledge or screening rates, and results may not apply to other regions or groups.
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Conditions
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Locations
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TSET Health Promotion Research Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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