PSA Screening of African-American Men in The San Francisco Area
35 Years
N/A
Male
Prostate Cancer
Trial Information
PSA Screening of African-American Men in The San Francisco Area
OBJECTIVES:
Primary
- To determine the degree to which patients who are being screened for prostate cancer
have been previously screened.
OUTLINE: Participants complete questions on a survey about prior prostate-specific antigen
blood tests done for the purpose of screening for prostate cancer and are asked about their
pastor, church, and how they heard about the SELECT study to determine the degree to which
African-American men in a church-going population have been previously screened.
Inclusion Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Meets all of the following criteria:
- African-American male
- Age 35 years or older
- Attends church on a regular basis
- Resides in the San Francisco area
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Not specified
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- Not specified
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Ecologic or Community, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
Degree to which patients who are being screened for prostate cancer have been previously screened
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Mack Roach, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
CDR0000596996
NCT ID:
NCT00702104
Start Date:
January 2003
Completion Date:
Related Keywords:
- Prostate Cancer
- prostate cancer
- Prostatic Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center | San Francisco, California 94115 |
