Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
meet National Comprehensive Cancer Network® criteria for cancer genetic testing for breast, ovarian and colorectal cancers
Brief summary
The goal of this research is to evaluate the relative advantage of remote counseling over usual care in community health practices without access to genetic services. We will evaluate ability of remote telemedicine, referred to going forward as TeleGenetic services (phone or videoconferencing), to increase uptake of genetic testing and identification of genetic carriers compared to usual care. Secondly, we will evaluate the advantages of videoconferencing over telephone for delivery of remote genetic services and the short-term and longitudinal outcomes of TeleGenetic services in socio-demographically diverse patients in community practices.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPenn genetic counselors provides counseling and test results disclosure by videoconferene to patient at community site
Baseline and follow up survey
BEHAVIORALPenn genetic counselor provides counseling and test results disclosure by telephone to patient at community site
Baseline and follow up surveys
BEHAVIORALPatient receives written information on how to find genetic services in their area
Baseline and follow up surveys
Sponsors
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Eligible participants will include adult men and women (aged 18 and older) who can understand and communicate in English 2. meet National Comprehensive Cancer Network® criteria for cancer genetic testing for breast, ovarian or colorectal cancers 3. have insurance coverage for genetic testing.
Exclusion criteria
1. Under 18 years old - professional guidelines do not recommend genetic testing for cancer risk in minors. 2. Does not speak English. 3. Does not have insurance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Completion of Surveys | 3 years |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed