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Investigation into the psychosocial and behavioural impact of genetic testing for familial melanoma

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Familial Melanoma
Psychosocial Wellbeing
Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Other human genetics and inherited disorders
Cancer - Malignant melanoma
Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour
Registration Number
ACTRN12620000043932
Lead Sponsor
The University of Queensland
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria

3 primary melanomas in an individual, and/or
- families with 1 or more invasive melanoma AND 2 or more other invasive melanomas and/or pancreatic cancer among first-degree or second-degree relatives on the same side of the family

Exclusion Criteria

Under 18 years

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary outcome will be patient satisfaction with the genetic testing process, measured using the GCSS (Genetic Counselling Satisfaction Scale) (DeMarco et al, 2004). [2 weeks after genetic test results are received]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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