A Study to Understand the Concerns of and Develop a Program to Increase the Research Participation of African-American Women

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to qualitatively understand the perceptions and concerns about participation in clinical trials, genetic studies, and epidemiologic studies and to develop and test a novel web-based education program among members of a national African-American service organization.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants must meet all criteria
    • Female
    • 21 years of age or older
    • Any health status
    • Members of a Central Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

 

Exclusion Criteria

  •  Participants can have none of these criteria
    • Male
    • Less than 21 years of age
    • Not a member of The Links, Incorporated

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joan Griffin, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joan Griffin, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Marilyn Wood B.S., CCRP

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Publications

Publications are currently not available