BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness

Trial Title: BINGO: Bridging Knowledge, Increasing Awareness

NCT ID: NCT06504407

Condition: Cancer Education
Health Equity

Study type: Interventional

Study phase: N/A

Overall status: Not yet recruiting

Study design:

Allocation: N/A

Intervention model: Single Group Assignment

Intervention model description: Single arm interventional study

Primary purpose: Screening

Masking: None (Open Label)

Intervention:

Intervention type: Behavioral
Intervention name: Bingo Educational Game
Description: The intervention involves Bingo games designed to educate African American/Black community members about cancer and clinical trials. During each game, educational facts are shared, and prizes promoting healthy lifestyles are awarded. Led by a Diversity Navigator, the sessions include pre- and post-test surveys to assess knowledge gain and engagement. The intervention also connects participants with needed medical services.
Arm group label: Bingo Educational Intervention

Summary: The U.S. population is becoming more diverse, but minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. This disparity limits our understanding of how treatments work across different populations. Efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act aim to improve inclusion, but challenges persist due to historical mistrust and complex barriers in healthcare. To address these issues, Penn State Health is using a fun and educational approach called "BINGO" to engage the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, these BINGO games will provide information about cancer and clinical trials in a relaxed setting. The goal is to build trust, increase awareness, and ultimately improve participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials. Through this initiative, they hope to connect participants with needed healthcare services and gather feedback to tailor future trials to community needs. This approach aims to foster collaboration between minority communities and the healthcare system, ensuring that clinical trials reflect the diversity of the population they aim to serve.

Detailed description: Penn State Health is addressing the underrepresentation of minority groups in cancer clinical trials through a community-engagement initiative using a BINGO educational game. Despite efforts like the 21st Century Cures Act, minority participation remains low, impacting the generalizability of trial results and access to novel treatments for diverse populations. Led by the PSCI Diversity Navigator, this initiative focuses on the African American/Black community in Dauphin and surrounding counties. The BINGO games serve as a platform to educate participants about cancer, clinical trials, and the importance of diversity in research. By creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the initiative aims to build trust and increase awareness among community members. The project's long-term goals include fostering collaboration between minority communities and Penn State Health, improving clinical trial participation rates among underrepresented populations, and addressing healthcare disparities. Immediate objectives involve assessing the feasibility, educational utility, and engagement of the BINGO game through pre- and post-game surveys and knowledge tests. Recruitment efforts target community centers and organizations like historically Black sororities and churches, leveraging their influence and trust within the community. The initiative strategically focuses on areas with high African American populations, such as Harrisburg, to maximize impact and engagement. Feedback gathered from participants will guide future trial designs tailored to community needs, enhancing the inclusivity and relevance of research efforts. By promoting understanding and trust, Penn State Health aims to create a model that can be replicated to improve minority participation in clinical trials nationwide.

Criteria for eligibility:
Criteria:
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.

Gender: Female

Minimum age: 18 Years

Maximum age: N/A

Healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Start date: December 1, 2024

Completion date: June 1, 2026

Lead sponsor:
Agency: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Agency class: Other

Source: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Record processing date: ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on November 12, 2024

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov page: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06504407