Engaging the African American community in cancer education through BINGO games
BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness - Empowering the Black Community Through Educational Gamification on Cancer Screenings and Clinical Trial Diversity
This study is trying to see if using a fun BINGO game can help educate the African American community about cancer and encourage more people to join clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06504407 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This initiative aims to address the underrepresentation of minority groups in cancer clinical trials by using a BINGO educational game to engage the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, the program provides information about cancer and clinical trials in a relaxed setting, fostering trust and awareness. The project includes pre- and post-game surveys to assess educational impact and aims to improve participation rates in clinical trials among underrepresented populations. Recruitment focuses on community centers and organizations with strong ties to the African American community.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this initiative are adults aged 18 and older from the African American/Black community who can understand English at a middle school/high school level.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as cisgender, transgender, or females, or those unable to understand English at the required level may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly increase participation of underrepresented groups in cancer clinical trials, leading to more inclusive and effective treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to improve minority representation in clinical trials, this specific approach using community engagement through games is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: Adults aged 18 years and above. 2. Gender Identity: Individuals identifying as cisgender, transgender, or females. 3. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English equivalent to middle school/high school level. 4. Registration: Completion of registration via the provided RedCap link prior to the Bingo session. 5. Consent: Willingness to provide written consent at the beginning of the Bingo session to participate in the research study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age: Individuals under the age of 18 years. 2. Gender Identity: Participants who do not identify as cisgender, transgender, or females. 3. Language Proficiency: Inability to understand English at a middle school/high school level. 4. Previous Participation: Individuals who have already participated in a previous Bingo game session for this study. 5. Medical or Cognitive Impairment: Participants unable to provide informed consent or actively participate due to medical or cognitive reasons.
Where this trial is running
Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Penn State Cancer Institute — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Monali Vasekar, MD — Penn State Cancer Institute
- Study coordinator: Monali Vasekar
- Email: mvasekar@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
- Phone: 7175318678
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.