Peer Navigation for the Support of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Genetic Evaluation

Study Summary

This clinical trial evaluates whether having a trained peer navigator helps African American men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) understand and navigate the genetic testing process better than not having a peer navigator. Genetic testing for men with prostate cancer is very important for making treatment and management decisions. However, understanding the risks, benefits, and steps of genetic counseling and testing can be very challenging for patients. African American men are especially less likely to participant in genetic testing due to lack of awareness or understanding, cultural beliefs, finances, or mistrust of the healthcare system. A peer navigator, someone who helps a patient through the information and the process, may be helpful to some men. This study evaluates whether having a peer navigator throughout the genetic evaluation process helps patients understand and engage in the process more.

Primary Outcome

Compared between randomized study groups. Tested using a chi-square test. Summarized between study groups in tables with descriptive statistics (e.g.'s, means and standard deviations if continuous, frequencies and percentages if discrete) with 95% confidence intervals and also graphically in data plots at each time they are assessed along with changes in responses over time.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• OTHER Survey Administration
• OTHER Best Practice
• OTHER Genetic Counseling
• BEHAVIORAL Patient Navigation

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