A Study to Explore Cancer Patient Experiences and Their Decisions About Sharing Genetic Cancer Screening Information with Family Members

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to characterize the beliefs and attitudes of cancer patients who received a positive result from a genetic cancer screen as part of the Mayo Clinic Intercept study (IRB#18-000326, PI: Samadder). This data will be collected using semi-structured, one-on-one interviews.

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:

  • Males and females, ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Able to read and speak English.
  • Received a positive genomic cancer screen result in the context of the Mayo Clinic Intercept study (IRB#18-000326, PI: Samadder).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals < 18 years of age.

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

Richard Sharp, Ph.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Richard Sharp Ph.D.

(507) 538-1168

Sharp.Richard@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available

Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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