Can a chat increase genetic testing in prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT05470036
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a brief educational session with a trained educator could increase the number of men with prostate cancer who agree to germline (inherited) genetic testing. The study enrolled 50 men who met national guidelines for testing but had not yet been tested. The goal was to see if education could improve testing rates and patient knowledge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Educational intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help more men with prostate cancer get recommended genetic testing, potentially guiding better treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The intervention is educational, not a treatment, so it won't directly affect cancer outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men, age greater than or equal to 18 years of age. 2. Diagnosis of prostate cancer of any histology. 3. Must meet NCCN guidelines for germline testing Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have had prior germline testing. 2. Have somatic genetic testing that is positive for a possible germline variant.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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