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Genetic Risk Assessment for Cancer Education and Empowerment (GRACE) Project
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
GRACE is a randomized 3-arm trial to determine the comparative effectiveness of two remote cancer communication interventions: 1) a targeted generic print (TP) or 2) a tailored telephone-based counseling and navigation intervention (TCN). Post-award, the target sample size was revised to (n=642) with NIH permission.
Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions to Increase Guideline-based Genetic Counseling in Ethnically and Geographically Diverse Cancer Survivors
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
668
Start Date
2017-11-02
Completion Date
2022-06-02
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Telephone Counseling & Navigation (TCN)
A health coach will conduct a 30-45 minute telephone counseling session with participants. Prior to the telephone session, participants will receive the same brochure that the TP arm receives. After the phone call, participants will receive a tailored follow-up letter which will include images tailored to the individual's age, self-identified ethnicity, and family composition.
Mailed Targeted Print (TP)
Participants will be mailed an educational brochure within two weeks of completing the baseline survey that addresses important evidence-based theoretical targets: CGRA guideline (knowledge), threat appraisal (to validate or raise risk perceptions, HBOC seriousness), response efficacy (benefits and expectations about CGRA), self-efficacy messages (CGRA resources, insurance reimbursement, and assistance for those with financial challenges) and possible actions to take (make an appointment and discuss with provider). Both the targeted print and tailored intervention materials were developed using formative community engaged research methods.
Usual Care (UC)
A usual care arm is included to assess CGRA uptake in the absence of intervention as well as priming from the surveys for the primary outcome analysis.
Locations (1)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States