Improving Genetic Counseling for BRCA+ Mothers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Breast Cancer
• Interventions: Behavioral: Education; Behavioral: Education and counseling

• Registration Number: NCT04258280
• Lead Sponsor: Georgetown University

Brief Summary

Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast cancer may reveal that you, and possibly your blood relatives, are at increased risk for the disease across the lifespan. This includes biological children, both male and female. We do not yet know the best ways to educate mothers who have a risk gene (are BRCA+) about whether, when, and how to share genetic information with their children or manage their thoughts and feelings. The purpose of this study is to help mothers make more informed choices about talking with children about hereditary breast cancer, provide them with age-and gender-appropriate information and emotional support, and improve their psychological well-being.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-02-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-02-04
• Study First Posted: 2020-02-06
• Study Start: 2020-07-01
• Status Verified: 2024-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 2024-09-27
• Primary Completion: 2025-12-31
• Study Completion: 2025-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• Mothers/primary caregivers to adolescents/young adults ages 13-24 years-old.
• Participating in genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer.
• Adequately speak/read English.

Exclusion Criteria

• Does not meet inclusion criteria.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Usual Care	Education	-
Enhanced Care	Education and counseling	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Communication	1- and 6-months post-treatment	Parent-child and family communication of hereditary cancer risk.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital; 🇺🇸 Washington, District of Columbia, United States