Social Determinants Of Migrant Health Factors Impacting Prostate Cancer Care And Survivorship Among Sub-Saharan African And Caribbean Immigrant Men

Overview

About this study

This study is being done to understand what social factors affect health decisions for those who have immigrated from another country by examining how the immigration from Sub-Sahara Africa affects the experiences of participants regarding health-seeking behaviors, care, and treatment of prostate cancer. It also examines similarities and differences among participants based on their region of origin in Africa.

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:

* PHASE I:
* Adult men originally from each of these geographic regions (East, West, Central, and Southern Africa) and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer
* Able to provide written consent and conduct an interview
* Able to speak and understand English

* PHASE II:
* Caribbean Immigrant men and SSAI men diagnosed with CaP within the last 10 years who identify as Black and speak English
* Able to provide written consent and conduct an interview
* Able to speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria:

* PHASE I:
* Patients below the ages of 18, and those not belonging to any of four regions
* Employees of Mayo Clinic will be excluded
* Non-English speakers will not be included

* PHASE II:
* Individuals below the age of 18
* Those not diagnosed with prostate cancer and individuals not from the regions described above
* Employees of Mayo Clinic will be excluded
* Non-English speakers will not be included

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/30/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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 Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Gladys Asiedu Ph.D. (507) 293-2504 Asiedu.Gladys@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Gladys Asiedu Ph.D.

(507) 293-2504

Asiedu.Gladys@mayo.edu

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