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OPTimizing Treatment Focused Genetic Testing IN Cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pancreatic Cancer
Breast Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Other: Video Education
Other: Chatbot
Registration Number
NCT04066361
Lead Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

In this research study, the investigators are introducing the option of two alternatives to genetic counseling before genetic testing: Chatbot and video education.

The first part of this research study is a Pilot Study, which is the first-time investigators are examining the use of a Chatbot to deliver pre-genetic test education. The Chatbot will converse with you about germline genetic testing by text message.

The Pilot study will enroll 200 participants with a metastatic breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis and will assess the uptake of genetic testing among the two possible groups of pre-genetic test counseling.

The second part of this research study will utilize findings from the Pilot Study for 1000 participants with a diagnosis of breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer.

In both parts of this research study, participants will be randomized to either the video education or Chatbot. Participants may request in-person genetic counseling after their respective education prior to testing.

Other studies at both DFCI and outside institutions have started to investigate alternative methods of educating patients about genetic testing. These studies have suggested that alternatives to standard genetic counseling may increase access to genetic testing with similar satisfaction to standard of care.

The investigators are hoping to get a sense of participants' preferences for pre genetic test education, understanding, and reactions to the alternative methods of genetic counseling. The investigators are also hoping to understand preferences for communication of their result and whether any treatment changes have been made after they receive their result.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
301
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients over the age of 18
  • With a diagnosis of advanced cancer (defined as Stage 3 or 4), or
  • Any stage for pancreatic cancer and
  • No prior cancer genetic panel testing
Exclusion Criteria
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
  • Pregnant women (if known at the time of participation)
  • Prisoners
  • Non-English speakers

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Video EducationVideo Education* 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
ChatbotChatbot* 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
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfaction with pre-genetic test educationat time of post-counseling/video pre-result disclosure, on average 3 weeks

A validated survey of participants' satisfaction with the genetic counseling and testing process will be used. For the survey at the time of post-counseling, the survey for the video education arm consists of 8 questions and the genetic counseling arm contains an additional question about perceived length of the visit. The parameters for measurement are "disagree strongly", "disagree", "neither agree or disagree", "agree", and "agree strongly".

The measurement of genetic testing uptake2 years

The proportion of participants who consent to genetic testing in each study arm

Meaningful cancer treatment changes2 years

Assessed by chart review. Participants with positive genetic test results will be reviewed for changes in cancer treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intent to disclose genetic test results1 day (at time of intervention)

Three items will assess participants' intentions to disclose genetic testing results

Communication of results with family members4 months post-result disclosure

For those participants who have tested positive for a mutation, 5 items will be asked pertaining to disclosure of genetic testing results to relatives that are derived from previous literature.

Decisional regret4 months post-result disclosure

5 items will be asked pertaining to reflecting on the decision of the participant about getting genetic testing after learning about their result.

Knowledge of multi-gene panel testing1 day (at the time of intervention)

A 6 item survey evaluating participant's understanding of inherited genetic risk

Cascade testing of family members6 month post-result disclosure

This will evaluate participant's discussions about genetic testing within the family for an understanding of how genetic testing information was communicated

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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