๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-26

Community-Based Health Coach for Access to Germline Genetic Testing Among African American Men With Prostate Cancer (NCT04763980)

Navigate Study: Use of a Community-Based Health Coach to Improve Access to Germline Genetic Testing Among African American Men With Prostate Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This clinical trial studies barriers to genetic testing in African American men with prostate cancer and whether tailored, culturally relevant genetic testing education provided by a community-based health coach is beneficial in improving knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of genetic testing. Information gained from this study, may help researchers better understand and learn more about how to increase access to germline genetic testing in underrepresented populations.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital โ€” San Francisco, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Educational Intervention (OTHER)
  • Genetic Testing (OTHER)
  • Survey Administration (OTHER)
  • ProGene Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform (OTHER)
  • Interviews (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital โ€” San Francisco, California
  • San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center โ€” San Francisco, California
  • University of California San Francisco โ€” San Francisco, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 827-3222

Email: GUTrials@ucsf.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—