ADVANTAGE: Addressing Disparities for Veterans and African Americans Through Peer-Navigation for Testing and Genetic Evaluation
Thomas Jefferson University
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.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Develop a peer-based navigation program for African American (AA) men with prostate cancer (PCA). II. Conduct a pilot study of peer-navigated genetic evaluation vs. standard clinical care and assess feasibility of peer navigation. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. Evaluating the intervention effects on decisional conflict and PCA genetics knowledge. EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE: I. Assessing trust of the healthcare system and satisfaction with the genetic evaluation process. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM I: Patients receive assistance from a peer navigator…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years