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Genetic Information to Inform Treatment and Screening for Prostate Cancer, GIFTS Study

Conditions
Prostate Carcinoma
Interventions
Behavioral: Questionnaire
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Diagnostic Test: Genetic Testing
Other: Genetic Counseling
Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Registration Number
NCT04254133
Lead Sponsor
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Brief Summary

This trial studies the role of inherited (present at birth) mutations in cancer risk genes such as BRCA2, BRCA1, ATM, CHEK2, and others in relation to prostate cancer. This study may help researchers understand the frequency and importance of inherited mutations in cancer risk genes in patients with prostate cancer and potentially help identify better ways to treat cancer in patients who have a mutation in one of these genes.

Detailed Description

OUTLINE:

Participants complete questionnaire over 20 minutes at baseline, then undergo collection of saliva sample for genetic testing. Participants identified to have an inherited mutation in a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair gene undergo genetic counseling. Participants whose genetic testing does not indicate an inherited mutation in a DNA repair gene receive a letter thanking them for their participation and emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication with their physician and family members about cancer risk.

Participants will be sent newsletters every year to encourage study engagement and update health questionnaires every two years.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
1360
Inclusion Criteria

Case Ascertainment

  • Signed informed consent form providing agreement for germline genetic testing, use and release of health and research information
  • Male aged 35 to 89 years
  • Diagnosis of prostate cancer
  • Resident of Washington state
  • Willing to complete a questionnaire (online or on paper) to provide basic demographic information, family cancer history, and health history
  • Willing and able to provide a saliva sample
  • United States (U.S.) mailing address

Inclusion Criteria: Family Recruitment

  • Signed informed consent form providing agreement for germline genetic testing, use and release of health and research information
  • Males aged 35 to 89 years
  • Willingness to complete a questionnaire (online or on paper) to provide basic demographic information, family cancer history, and health history
  • Willingness and ability to provide a saliva sample
  • U.S. mailing address
Exclusion Criteria

Case Ascertainment

  • Unable to provide informed consent, e.g. decisional impairment
  • Prior bone marrow transplant
  • Currently under treatment for a hematologic malignancy
  • Study team members

Exclusion Criteria: Family Recruitment

  • Unable to provide informed consent, e.g. decisional impairment
  • Prior bone marrow transplant
  • Currently under treatment for a hematologic malignancy
  • Study team members

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Case AscertainmentGenetic TestingMen with prostate cancer
Family RecruitmentLaboratory Biomarker AnalysisMale relatives of men with prostate cancer
Case AscertainmentBiospecimen CollectionMen with prostate cancer
Family RecruitmentBiospecimen CollectionMale relatives of men with prostate cancer
Case AscertainmentQuestionnaireMen with prostate cancer
Case AscertainmentLaboratory Biomarker AnalysisMen with prostate cancer
Family RecruitmentGenetic TestingMale relatives of men with prostate cancer
Family RecruitmentGenetic CounselingMale relatives of men with prostate cancer
Case AscertainmentGenetic CounselingMen with prostate cancer
Family RecruitmentQuestionnaireMale relatives of men with prostate cancer
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Utility and feasibility of cascade genetic testing through use of family history of men with PC identified to have gDRG mutationsFrom the start of study through death (up to 20 years)

To be determined by collection of information about participants' family history and subsequent analysis of cascade genetic testing outcomes.

Identification of a population-based cohort of men with prostate cancer (PC) and germline deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair gene (gDRG) mutationsFrom the start of study through death (up to 20 years)

Identification to be determined through the Washington State Cancer Registry and by genetic testing on saliva samples for inherited mutations in cancer risk genes such as BRCA2, BRCA1, ATM, and others in prostate cancer.

Clinical, pathologic, and molecular predictors of gDRG mutation carriers for men with PCFrom the start of study through death (up to 20 years)

Predictors to be identified by analyzing information provided by participants on their health history and potentially further testing or chart review on participants who consent to future contact.

Identification of a cohort of men with gDRG mutations without PCFrom the start of study through death (up to 20 years)

Identification to be determined through family history of men with PC identified through the Washington State Cancer Registry and by genetic testing on saliva samples for inherited mutations in cancer risk genes such as BRCA2, BRCA1, ATM, and others in prostate cancer.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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