Plain-English translation of NCT05470920 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether an interactive online decision aid can help people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer make informed choices about genetic testing as effectively as speaking with a genetic counselor. Genetic testing can reveal whether you carry inherited gene changes that increase cancer risk, which is important information for your care and your family. The research team wants to see if a computer-based tool works as well as traditional counseling to help you understand your options and feel confident in your decision.
Many people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer need to decide about genetic testing, but not everyone has easy access to a genetic counselor. This study exists to see whether an online tool could give more people access to clear, balanced information to help them make this important decision.
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You will be randomly assigned to either use an online decision-making tool or meet with a genetic counselor to discuss genetic testing. Either way, you'll complete brief surveys about your knowledge, how involved you felt in the decision, and whether you felt conflicted about your choice. The entire study takes about 2 weeks, and all activities happen in connection with your regular clinic visit.
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United States
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Enrollment target
~350 participants
Started
October 2022
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Daniel C. Chung, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
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