Evaluation of an Online Prostate Cancer Screening Decision Aid

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Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the online, simulated human "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" decision aid (https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/talk-to-nathan/index.html) is effective in helping patients decide about prostate cancer screening. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is using the "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" decision aid effective in improving knowledge, overcoming health literacy barriers, and resolving decisional conflict compared to a standard decision aid or standard education materials? * What are the barriers and best practices for incorporating Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening into the flow of primary care practice? Researchers will compare "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening" to a standard decision aid and to standard prostate cancer screening education materials to test the effectiveness of using "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening." Participants will: * Use "Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening," use a standard decision aid, or use standard education materials about prostate cancer screening * Visit the primary care clinic for follow-up * Complete surveys as part of the clinical trial

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06610474

Run by

David Siegel

People needed

88

Starts

2024-11-27

Expected to finish

2026-03-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-17

Who can join

Age: 55 and older, up to 69. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male.
• Aged 55-69 years.
• Scheduled for an upcoming health exam.
• Has access to the internet.
• Has a valid email address or valid mobile phone number with SMS capabilities.
• Speaks and reads English or Spanish.

You may not qualify if…

• Refuses to participate.
• Currently has urinary tract symptoms (i.e., difficulty starting urination; weak or interrupted flow of urine; urinating often, especially at night; trouble emptying the bladder completely; pain or burning during urination; blood in the urine or semen; pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away; or painful ejaculation).
• Prior history of prostate cancer.
• Scheduled for, undergoing, or has had a prostate biopsy.
• A previous PSA score is contained in the patient's health record and it is greater than or equal to 4 ng/mL and/or a very suspicious digital rectal exam (DRE) result (defined as the presence of significant induration, nodularity, or asymmetry).
• Patient has a terminal illness, significant psychiatric comorbidity (identified by clinic coordinator), cognitive deficits, or reports of ongoing substance misuse.

Where it is running

• East Northport Medical Care — East Northport, New York, United States
• Camino — Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
• Alliance Medical Ministry — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
• Clemson Rural Health — Clemson, South Carolina, United States

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