Can a video replace genetic counseling for cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT05225428
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether an 8-minute educational video can effectively prepare cancer patients for genetic testing, compared to standard genetic counseling. Over 1,000 adults with various cancers will participate. The goal is to see if the video is acceptable and improves understanding, especially for diverse populations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Video education
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple video is as good as genetic counseling for educating patients about hereditary cancer risk, making testing more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study, not testing a treatment. The video may not work as well for all groups, and results may not change clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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