Improving prostate health in Black communities through community engagement
Building Community Living Labs (CoLLab) in Black Communities With the Goal of Advancing Prostate Health Equity and Reducing Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men
This study is testing a new program to help Black men get better access to prostate health services and screenings by comparing it to a regular setup at different community locations.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06541210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to establish a Community Living Labs (CoLLab) Learning Health System to enhance access to prostate health services for Black men. The study will compare the impact of this system at three American Legion Posts against a control post without the CoLLab setup. Community health workers will facilitate education and access to prostate cancer screening and services, with the goal of improving health outcomes. Participants will engage with the CoLLab services at least twice a month for up to one year.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Black men aged 30 to 80 residing in Jacksonville, FL, who are willing to participate and consent to the study.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 30 to 80 or those not residing in the Jacksonville area may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve prostate cancer screening and health outcomes for Black men.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using community health workers to improve health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * AIMS 1 AND 3: Participants must be one of the following key personnel: * Community PI (n=1), * CoLLab Program Manager (n=1) * CoLLab Site Managers (n=3) * CoLLab CAB members (n=21) * 2 Community Health Workers (CHWs) per Post site (n=6) * AIMS 1 AND 3: Between the ages of 21 and 80. * AIMS 1 AND 3: Able to complete the survey in English. * AIMS 1 AND 3: Reside in the Jacksonville, FL and/or surrounding counties. * AIMS 1 AND 3: Willing and able to consent to the study. * AIM 2: Black adult of any gender. * AIM 2: Must be between the ages of 30 and 80. * AIM 2: Able to speak English. * AIM 2: Reside in the Jacksonville, FL and/or surrounding counties. * AIM 2: Willing and able to consent to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * AIMS 1 AND 3: Younger than 21years or older than 80 years. * AIMS 1 AND 3: Not a resident of NE Florida. Unwilling or unable to consent to the study. * AIM 2: Younger than 30 years or older than 80 years. * AIM 2: Not a resident of NE Florida. * AIM 2: Unwilling or unable to consent to the study.
Where this trial is running
Jacksonville, Florida
- Mayo Clinic in Florida — Jacksonville, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D. — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trials Referral Office
- Email: mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu
- Phone: 855-776-0015
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.