Educational Tools for Cancer Genetic Testing
(OPT-IN Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byHuma Q Rana, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This two-part randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of pre-test video education as compared to pre-test Chatbot education.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with advanced stage (3 or 4) breast, ovarian, prostate cancer, or any stage of pancreatic cancer. Participants must not have had prior genetic testing for cancer and must be able to consent in English. Pregnant women and prisoners are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

Adult patients over the age of 18

You have been diagnosed with advanced cancer (Stage 3 or 4), or pancreatic cancer at any stage, and have not had genetic testing for cancer before.

Exclusion Criteria

You do not speak English.

Adults unable to consent

Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)

See 2 more

Treatment Details

Interventions

Chatbot (Behavioural Intervention)
Video Education (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study compares two methods of educating patients about genetic testing: one group will receive information through a chatbot, while the other will watch an educational video. The goal is to see which method is more effective before they get tested.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Video EducationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

* Participant is given a pamphlet introducing genetic testing * Participant is given information utilized for clinical, standard of care testing. * Participant will watch a brief educational video that is approximately 8 minutes in length about the genetic testing process and what to expect prior to genetic testing. After the video education, participant is asked if they would like to proceed with genetic testing. * Participant is asked to complete an electronic family history tool

Group II: ChatbotExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

* Participant is given a pamphlet introducing genetic testing * Participant is given information utilized for clinical, standard of care testing. * Will receive genetic information with a virtual interactive Chatbot prior to genetic testing. After the Chatbot education, participant is asked if they would like to proceed with genetic testing. * Participant is asked to complete an electronic family history tool