Veterans helping veterans: new study aims to improve prostate cancer screening decisions

NCT ID NCT06549036

First seen Nov 11, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether trained veteran peer navigators can help veterans aged 40-69 make informed choices about PSA screening for prostate cancer. The goal is to improve shared decision-making, reduce confusion, and ensure screening aligns with each veteran's values. The study involves 228 veterans at a VA clinic in New York and focuses on decision quality and knowledge, not on curing or treating cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY

    New York, New York, 10010-5011, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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