CD-ROM Intervention for Prostate Cancer Screening

September 12, 2005 updated by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The study populations consist of a sample of the patient population (men aged 40-79 years) of a large, group model HMO and a community sample of men age 50-79. Follow-up interviews of men randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups are being conducted by telephone to assess issues related to prostate cancer screening and the men's use of the CD-Rom educational intervention.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study populations consist of a sample of the patient population (men aged 40-79 years) of a large, group model HMO and a community sample of men age 50-79. Follow-up interviews of men randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups are being conducted by telephone to assess issues related to prostate cancer screening and the men's use of the CD-Rom educational intervention. Preliminary results are available for the first 1304 follow-up interviews (interim response rate = 26%). Of 554 men randomized to receive the CD-ROM, 227 (41%) reported receiving the CD-ROM, and 78 (14%) used it in a computer. About 51% of these 78 men used the CD-ROM once only, while 42% used it twice, and 27% shared it with someone else. Most users reported learning some (44%) or a great deal (46%) of new information from the CD-ROM, and most reported that it helped them organize their thoughts about screening somewhat (44%) or a great deal (28%). About 19% indicated that the CD-ROM increased their uncertainty somewhat or a great deal about whether or not they want to be screened, 30% reported that the CD-ROM changed their feelings about whether or not they want to be screened somewhat, and 12% reported that it changed their feelings a great deal. Men who used the CD-ROM had higher education, higher income, higher levels of computer usage, and were more likely to have previously had a PSA test compared to non-users. No other subject characteristics were significantly related to use. Using randomized group assignment in an "intention to treat" analysis, prostate cancer knowledge was significantly higher in the intervention group; there were no differences between study groups in decisional conflict or realistic expectations. However, when comparing those who did and did not use the CD-ROM using multiple regression analysis and controlling for differences in age, race, education, income, insurance status, previous receipt of prostate cancer screening, and computer usage, use of the CD-ROM was significantly associated with higher prostate cancer related knowledge, lower decisional conflict, and more realistic expectations about risk of dying from prostate cancer. After controlling for differences between users and non-users we found evidence that the CD-ROM was effective in reducing decisional conflict, and increasing knowledge and realistic expectations related to prostate cancer screening.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

554

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Colorado
      • Denver, Colorado, United States, 80262
        • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

45 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

-

Exclusion Criteria:

  • prostate cancer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
prostate cancer knowledge,
ability to make an informed decision about prostate cancer screning,
decisional conflict,
realistic expectations

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
costs

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collaborators

University of Colorado, Denver

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lori A. Crane, PhD, MPH, University of Colorado, Denver

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2002

Study Completion

September 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 14, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 14, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDC-NCCDPHP-4020
  • U48/CCU815787

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