
“I was keen to go on a clinical trial. I wanted to try new cancer treatments and hopefully help future generations.”
This study is looking at whether people better understand gene profiling tests after watching a video about it. This is when they compare to the standard information they might receive about the gene profiling tests.
It is open to people who are already having a genetic profiling test.
The gene expression profiling (GEP) test looks at individual cancers to understand how they behave. Doctors use the GEP test to decide what combination of treatment might help stop your breast cancer coming back after surgery.
Researchers have made a short film about GEP tests. They want to find out whether this film might help people better understand what these tests are.
In this study half the people will:
The main aim of this study is to find out whether the film increases people’s knowledge and understanding of GEP testing.
Please note you won’t get any direct benefit from taking part in this study. The information you give might help the team improve information people get about GEP tests.
The following bullet points are a summary of the entry conditions for this study. Talk to your doctor or the study team if you are unsure about any of these. They will be able to advise you.
Who can take part
You may be able to join this study if all of the following apply. You:
Who can’t take part
You cannot join this study if any of these apply. You:
This is a phase 4 trial. The study team need 250 people to join.
It is a study. A computer puts you into a group. Neither you nor the research team chooses which group you are in. There are 2 groups:
When you see your doctor or nurse they might mention the study to you. They will then send your contact details to the study team if you are interested.
A member of the team will call you. They tell you about the study and answer any questions you have.
The team contacts you 5 times.
The first 2 times are before the team puts you into one of the groups. They:
You go in to either Group A or Group B. The team e-mail you to tell which group you are in. They will send people in Group B a web link to watch the film. The film is 8 minutes long.
The team then contact you twice more.
The first contact is a phone call. They will call you at a time and date convenient to you. During the call they ask you what you understand about the GEP test. They also ask you about how useful the information was. They write down your answers. They use your answers to improve the information about GEP testing.
The second contact is an email. This will have a web link to 2 questionnaires. This is sent to you the day of your GEP results appointment to complete within a week.
There are no extra hospital visits in this study.
You might feel uncomfortable answering some of the questions. Also thinking about your cancer and treatment might upset you.
You can talk to your clinical nurse specialist if you do get upset.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Professor Lesley Fallowfield
University of Sussex
Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)
If you have questions about the trial please contact our cancer information nurses
Freephone 0808 800 4040
“I was keen to go on a clinical trial. I wanted to try new cancer treatments and hopefully help future generations.”