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NCT Number: NCT04082117

Uptake of Genetic Counseling Among African American Women

A feasibility study incorporating an educational intervention with cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in the UI Health mammography center

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Risk

Age range

25 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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About this study

African American (AA) women with a family history of breast cancer who are eligible for genetic counseling and express an interest in participating in the study will be consented and complete a brief survey before and after viewing an educational video on genetic counseling. Survey questions will be read to each participant. The questions capture data on the following constructs regarding genetic counseling: knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, motivation, perceived social norms, intention, efficacy beliefs, skills, environmental constraints and opinions on the video. The research team will conduct a review of the UI Health Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 3-6 months after study enrollment to determine if the participant attended a genetic counseling session.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • African American female age 25-69 years
  • Presenting for mammogram at UI Health mammography clinic
  • No prior history of breast cancer
  • Completed cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in UI Health mammography center
  • Recommended for genetic counseling based on CGRA performed at the time of the mammogram.

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to complete the informed consent and survey in English
  • Previously had genetic counseling for hereditary breast cancer risk
  • Prisoners

Treatment and study plan

Educational Video

Behavioral

Educational genetic counseling video

Primary outcomes

  1. Knowledge and intentions regarding genetic counseling

    Time frame: 1 hour

    Change in knowledge of genetic counseling and intention to engage in genetic counseling following viewing of educational video based on response to survey designed by study investigators.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Attendance at genetic counseling appointment

    Time frame: 3 months

    Rate that study participants attend a genetic counseling appointment within 3 months of viewing educational video

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Illinois at Chicago

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Registry information

Official study title

Creating a Culturally-Tailored Intervention to Improve Uptake of Genetic Counseling Among Underserved African American Women With Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 9, 2019
Registry last updated
Jul 14, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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