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New app aims to close prostate cancer gap for black men

NCT ID NCT05331638

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oklahoma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 69 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * live in Oklahoma * self-identify as "male" and "Black or African American" * are between the ages of 55 and 69 * have not completed PSA screening within the past two years. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently or previously diagnosed with prostate cancer ;

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Conditions

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Health Behavior neoplasm prostate cancer prevention target

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Health behavior Prostate cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TSET Health Promotion Research Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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