Extending Prostate Genetic Awareness, Navigation, and Delivery: The EXPAND Network

Part of paid clinical trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University
Study ID
NCT05627219
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Metastatic Prostate Carcinoma
  • Stage IIIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
  • Stage IIIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
  • Stage IV Prostate Cancer AJCC v8

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
MALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Training and Education — BEHAVIORAL
    Undergo training and education
  • Educational Intervention — OTHER
    Receive educational booklet
  • Discussion — PROCEDURE
    Attend discussion with peer genetic coach

Study Details

This trial evaluates whether a network of peer genetic coaches is useful for addressing disparities in genetic testing and screening among African American men with prostate cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). While genetic testing has become central to prostate cancer care, African American men are less likely seek testing due to lack of awareness, cultural beliefs, financial limitations, fear of discrimination, and mistrust in the healthcare system. A network of peer genetic coaches may help address barriers, beliefs, and needs of African American men in the community and provide navigation to increase engagement in genetic testing.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 3, 2024
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Supportive care (training, education, discussion)
    AIM 1: Peer genetic coaches undergo training and education on study. AIM 2: Patients receive an educational booklet and attend a discussion with a peer genetic coach on study.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of inquiries to the central number (feasibility) [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvania19107
Amy Leader, DrPh, MPH
[email protected]
215 955-7739
Amy Leader, DrPh, MPH (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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