Is it Feasible?: Self-Affirmation for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetic Counseling

Plain-language summary

This study examined the feasibility of an approach called self-affirmation in people attending genetic counseling because of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) risk. It enrolled women aged 18 and older who had a first appointment for HBOC-related genetic counseling. It was conducted as a study without an assigned phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Intervention

Self Affirmation (SA), Control

Start date

8/15/2017

Estimated completion

6/29/2020

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Kansas City, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Client Participants:

* Must be female, at least 18 years old
* Have an initial appointment for genetic counseling for HBOC risk at St. Luke's Health System
* Must be able to read and write in English to participate
* Pregnant women will be included

Genetic Counselor (GC) Participants:

-Must be certified GCs who see clients with an indication for HBOC related genetic counseling at St. Luke's Health System

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

* Non-English speakers and illiterate subjects will be excluded
* Clients who are unable to provide consent will be excluded