Genetics Navigator: a digital platform to guide people through genetic testing

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This is a randomized controlled trial enrolling adults and parents of pediatric patients referred for clinical genetic testing at three Toronto hospitals. Participants are randomized to use the Genetics Navigator, an end-to-end e-health platform that provides education, a decision aid, family/history collection, and results delivery, or to standard care with genetics professionals. The study measures patient distress, decision quality, patient experience, and service efficiency. Results will determine whether the platform can substitute for or augment traditional genetics appointments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion:

* Adult patients (18 years of age or older) who are referred to participating clinicians at Mount Sinai Hospital for clinical genetic testing.
* Parents/legal guardians (18 years of age or older) of pediatric patients who are referred to participating clinicians at SickKids for clinical genetic testing.

Exclusion:

* Known not to be eligible for clinical genetic testing in Ontario
* Requires urgent clinical genetic testing or prenatal genetic testing
* Not fluent in English (speaking and reading)

Where it's running

• Mount Sinai Hospital
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• The Hospital for Sick Children
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Sunnybrook Hospital
  Toronto, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yvonne Bombard, PhD — St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto
• Study coordinator: Marc Clausen, MA
• Email: Marc.Clausen@unityhealth.to
• Phone: 416-864-6060

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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.