This clinical trial studies shared decision making intervention in screening for prostate cancer in high-risk African American patients. Using decision aids such as culturally sensitive written material, verbal information, and videos to educate patients about screening may increase patient participation and increase confidence in participants' decisions. Raising awareness about prostate cancer in the communities may increase the patients’ willingness to be screened for prostate cancer once they have learned about it.
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT02419846.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the effectiveness of a proposed model for prostate screening education and screening in high risk men over age 40 which compares informed decision making and shared decision making.
II. To improve knowledge about prostate cancer in men over 18 in a high risk community.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients complete an educational activity comprised of a PowerPoint over 10-20 minutes about shared decision making on prostate cancer screening, risks, benefits and consequences. Patients then complete an additional educational workshop to help weigh personal values, beliefs, and feelings. Some participants then undergo a screening exam comprising a prostate specific antigen level and digital rectal exam.
ARM II: Patients complete an educational activity comprised of a PowerPoint over 10-20 minutes about informed decision making on prostate cancer screening, risks, benefits and consequences. Some participants then undergo a screening exam comprising a prostate specific antigen level and digital rectal exam.
After completion of study, participants are followed up periodically.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typescreening
Lead OrganizationCase Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorSamir Abraksia
