Chatbot for Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment

This study is testing a new approach using a 'chatbot' (a computer program that talks like a human) to help identify people who might be at higher risk for hereditary cancer syndromes, especially gynecologic cancers. The chatbot will have text-like conversations with patients to gather information. Researchers want to see if using this chatbot can lead to more people being recommended for genetic testing compared to standard care. They are also looking at what might make it harder or easier for patients to get genetic testing. You can join if you are 18 or older, speak English, have a phone with texting, and haven't had genetic testing for hereditary cancer before. The study aims to enroll 150 participants.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 150 participants. It compares a chatbot system to usual care to see if it improves recommendations for genetic testing.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study will measure the proportion of participants recommended for genetic testing at 2 years.

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NCT05562778

Chatbot to Maximize Hereditary Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalDiagnostic
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
~150 participants
Updated 2026-06-23 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Chatbot

At a glance

Recruiting sites
4 of 4 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Proportion recommended genetic testing
Measured over 2 years
Gynecologic Cancer
Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
4 sites across 1 states
New York4
  • Melissa K Frey, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

8 years of age or older.
Scheduled for a New Patient appointment in the gynecology clinic. Speaks and reads in English.
Access to a telephone with texting capacity.
Has not had prior genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes.

Exclusion

Under 18 years of age
Has had previous genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes
Does not read/speak in English
Does not have access to a phone with texting capabilities
  • Proportion recommended genetic testing2 years

    The proportion of high-risk patients that are recommended genetic testing for familial cancer syndromes in the chatbot vs. usual care arms.