Initial Testing of a Behavioral Intervention About Genetic Services for Families at Risk of Lynch Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

About this trial

The purpose of the study is to see if our education materials help people at risk for Lynch syndrome decide about seeking genetic services. Untested relatives of patients with Lynch syndrome will be recruited to complete a baseline survey and will be randomized to receive either the an information letter or an information letter plus a booklet. Two follow-up surveys will be administered over the span of 6 months. Participants will also be invited to join an optional exit interview to provide feedback.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

English speaking

at least 18 years old

have had genetic testing for Lynch syndrome (LS)

do not have a condition that would interfere with their ability to provide informed consent and complete study activities (e.g., cognitive dysfunction evaluated using clinical judgment during screening)

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Information Letter and Booklet
  • Information Letter

Treatment groups

185 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator