Genetics Education: Preparing Physicians for the Future

Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00349817
• Other study ID #: University of Toronto
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 6, 2006
• Last updated: July 6, 2006
• Start date: October 2005
• Est. completion date: January 2007

Study information

• Verified date: July 2006
• Source: University of Toronto
• Contact: Deanna Telner, MD, MEd, CCFP
• Phone: 416-469-6464
• Email: deanna.telner[@]utoronto.ca
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Canada: Ethics Review Committee
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study examines the best way to teach genetics to family medicine residents. First year family medicine residents at the University of Toronto will be taught basic clinical genetics as well as a specific disease in genetics via 3 different educational methods. All participants will undergo an oral examination and written knowledge test 3 months after this education. Results between groups will be compared, and the best way to teach genetics to residents determined.

Description:

An educational module will be prepared by the investigators outlining important genetic fundamentals and hereditary colorectal cancer. Sixty four family medicine resident participants will take part in this study. Participants will be divided into 4 groups. Group 1 will be the control and receive no education. Group 2 will be given access to the self-study web-based educational module to do on their own time. Group 3 will be given a lecture on the material using the educational module, followed by a discussion. Group 4 will also be given this lecture and discussion, followed by an interactive standardized patient role-play experience.

Three months later, all participants will complete an simulated oral examination, an written knowledge test and an attitude survey. By comparing the results between the 4 groups, the best way to teach genetics will be determined. This template can then be used to develop a curriculum for teaching clinical genetics to family medicine residents.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 64
• Est. completion date: January 2007
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• all first year family medicine residents in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
• Primary Care Genetics

Intervention

Behavioral:
• web-based learning, didactic lecture and role-play

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Canada	Deanna Telner	Toronto	Ontario

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Toronto

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Canada, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	knowledge in approach to family medicine genetics
Primary	attitude towards family medicine genetics and genetic testing
Primary	skill in discussing these issues with patients