Improving Genetic Counseling for BRCA+ Mothers

Part of paid clinical trials in Washington D.C., District of Columbia.

Sponsor
Georgetown University
Study ID
NCT04258280
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Education and counseling — BEHAVIORAL
    Education includes a workbook, counseling includes peer support.
  • Education — BEHAVIORAL
    Education includes a workbook.

Study Details

Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast cancer may reveal that you, and possibly your blood relatives, are at increased risk for the disease across the lifespan. This includes biological children, both male and female. We do not yet know the best ways to educate mothers who have a risk gene (are BRCA+) about whether, when, and how to share genetic information with their children or manage their thoughts and feelings. The purpose of this study is to help mothers make more informed choices about talking with children about hereditary breast cancer, provide them with age-and gender-appropriate information and emotional support, and improve their psychological well-being.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2020
Status verified
Sep 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2025
Completion
Dec 31, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Usual Care
  • Experimental: Enhanced Care

Primary Outcome Measure

Communication [ Time Frame: 1- and 6-months post-treatment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
MedStar Georgetown University HospitalWashington D.C.District of Columbia20007
Principal Investigator

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