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Improving Health Literacy in African-American Prostate Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
Investigators propose an observational interview study to explore how patients understand treatment conversations with their physicians within the framework of health literacy. The study team will test whether patients' understanding of treatment options and side effects can be improved when patients receive a low literacy educational supplement after meeting with their urologist. Investigators will interview a group of newly diagnosed, early stage, African American prostate cancer patients.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
25 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
210
Start Date
2016-07-21
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2026-01-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Educational Supplement
Participants will receive education about prostate cancer and treatments using models and props during a face-to-face interview. During the interview, participants will also be asked about medical terms and treatments regarding prostate cancer. The interview will last 45 to 60 minutes.
Standard Practice Education
Participants will receive traditional standard of care education regarding prostate cancer treatments and side effects provided by their physician.
Locations (4)
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States