Simple booklet may boost genetic testing in lynch syndrome families
NCT ID NCT07106359
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether providing an information letter plus a booklet helps relatives of people with Lynch syndrome decide about genetic counseling and testing. About 185 untested relatives will be randomly assigned to receive either a basic letter or a letter plus a detailed booklet. Researchers will track how many people use the materials, schedule genetic services, and complete follow-up surveys over six months.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- educational materials (information letter and booklet)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple educational materials help more at-risk relatives get genetic counseling and testing, potentially preventing cancers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all populations, and the materials may not change behavior significantly.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 185 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Probands Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * at least 18 years old * have had genetic testing for Lynch syndrome (LS) * do not have a condition that would interfere with their ability to provide informed consent and complete study activities (e.g., cognitive dysfunction evaluated using clinical judgment during screening) Clinical Trial Participants Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * at least 18 years old * a blood relative of a patient who was diagnosed with LS * potentially at risk for LS * have not scheduled or had pre-test genetic counseling or genetic testing for LS * do not have a personal history of a cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) * do not have a condition that would interfere with their ability to provide informed consent and complete study activities (e.g., cognitive dysfunction evaluated using clinical judgment during screening)
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Conditions
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Locations
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UAB
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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