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Peer education may boost genetic cancer screening in black men

NCT ID NCT05011799

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a peer-led health education program could help African American men better understand genetic testing for prostate cancer. 149 men with or without a personal or family history of prostate cancer took part. The program aimed to reduce confusion and improve awareness of the risks and benefits of genetic screening.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer-led health education program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more African American men make informed decisions about genetic testing for prostate cancer risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on education, not a treatment. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

149 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 69 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read and speak English comfortably * With or without a personal or family history of PCA * Do not need to be an established patient at CityLife Neighborhood Clinic in order to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Do not read or speak English comfortably * Men who participated in a focus group will be excluded from participating in the intervention

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Conditions

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prostate cancer prostate carcinoma

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Healthy subject Prostate carcinoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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