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Evaluating Cascade Communication Methods
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
Hereditary cancer programs face challenges with respect to effective communication of genetic test results within families and uptake of genetic testing by relatives. This study aims to determine if a "disclosure toolkit" provided to the index participant (carrier of cancer risk gene mutation) contributes to sharing genetic test results with relatives, if there are preferred disclosure methods, and whether toolkit use contributes towards at-risk relatives pursuing genetic testing.
Official title: ECHO: Evaluating Cascade Communication Methods
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2020-02-19
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-04-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Disclosure Toolkit
Participants will receive a "Disclosure Toolkit" consisting of a family letter, gene information chatbot, and informational website to aid in communicating their genetic test results with at-risk relatives.
Locations (1)
Abramson Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States