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Study identifier: NCT06422455 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Access to Genetic Testing in Underserved Patients With Cancer

Condition: Breast Carcinoma · Male Breast Carcinoma · Malignant Solid Neoplasm  ·  Sponsor: University of Southern California

PhaseNA
Planned participants800
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

This study compares the experiences of people who receive information about genetic testing from a computer-generated character to patients who receive information from a human genetics healthcare provider. Patients with cancer are increasingly recommended for genetic testing as standard of care. Multiple factors contribute to low usage of genetic testing but for many patients the lack of access to genetic counseling and testing is an important and flexible factor. Lack of access is especially relevant to racial/ethnic minority patients and those living in non-metropolitan rural settings who are frequently cared for at safety-net hospitals with limited genetics services. Alternative delivery models are necessary to improve rates of access to genetic testing in patients with cancer. Health information technology is under used by genetics providers. A patient-facing relational agent (PERLA) will provide pre-test genetics education in both English and Spanish across two clinical settings to facilitate more timely access to genetic testing. Using the PERLA intervention may help researchers learn different ways to provide education about genetic testing to patients with cancer compared to usual care.

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Talk to the study team

Charite Ricker, MS  ·  323-409-7710  ·  ricker@usc.edu

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Locations (2)

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, California, United StatesRecruiting
University of RochesterRochester, New York, United StatesRecruiting

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