Usefulness of Video-Based Intervention in Helping Participants Encourage Their Families to Get Tested for BRCA Gene Mutations

Plain-language summary

This study examines the usefulness of a video-based informational intervention in helping people who carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation encourage their family members to get tested for these mutations. It enrolled people who tested positive for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, along with family members who received the video message/family letter. It was a study with no 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

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Intervention

Informational Intervention, Informational Intervention, Survey Administration

Start date

4/5/2018

Estimated completion

6/7/2025

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Columbus, 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:

* Individuals who test positive for mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are eligible for this study
* Family members who receive the video message/family letter will be invited to participate