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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 40 and up Men only

Encouraging prostate cancer screening in Black men

Official title: Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project: Equivalence of Passive Navigation, Active Navigation, and Community-based Screening for Completion of Prostate Cancer Screening

Run by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT05469269 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different ways to encourage Black men aged 40 and older to get prostate cancer screenings in local barbershops in Cleveland.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment800 (estimated)
SponsorCase Comprehensive Cancer Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 9, 2023
Main results expectedOctober 28, 2026
Study endsSeptember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT05469269 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are Black or African American men aged 40 and older who have not had a PSA test in the past year.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer or have undergone a prostatectomy will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research aims to test different strategies to increase prostate cancer screening among Black or African American men aged 40 and older. The study evaluates three approaches: education with passive navigation, education with active navigation, and education combined with community outreach. The primary goal is to assess the completion of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, with follow-up evaluations on participants' experiences and knowledge regarding prostate cancer. The study takes place in local barbershops in Cleveland, Ohio, to engage the community effectively.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly increase prostate cancer screening rates among Black men, leading to earlier detection and better outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using community-based approaches to improve cancer screening rates, making this approach promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥40 years old
* Self-identify as Black or African American
* Have a prostate gland (includes biological males, transwomen)
* PSA-naïve or has not received a PSA test in the past 12 months
* Has not had a previous prostate cancer diagnosis
* English speaking
* Ability to consent to study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who have had a prostatectomy

Where it's running

  • Barbershops Local to Cleveland
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Erika Trapl, PhD — Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Study coordinator: Erika Trapl, PhD
  • Email: CAAPP@case.edu
  • Phone: 216-368-8772

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.