B-SMART PC Biologic and Social Modifiers of Aggressiveness and Risk in Tumors

Research Topic: Prostate Cancer

Study Title: B-SMART PC Biologic and Social Modifiers of Aggressiveness and Risk in Tumors

Research Team:
Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH, Principal Investigator (PI)
Kiana Washington, Clinical Research Coordinator

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Study Overview

  • The purpose of this study is to better understand how social and lifestyle factors may influence the development of more aggressive forms of prostate cancer. 
  • We aim to identify which social determinants of health and lifestyle patterns are associated with higher-risk versus lower-risk prostate cancer. 
  • Findings from this research may help inform more personalized prevention strategies and improve outcomes for patients in the future.

Who can join?

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  • Age range: 18+ 
  • This study is open to men who are Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian.
  • Participants must be individuals who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have either undergone or are scheduled to undergo a radical prostatectomy. 

What to Expect During the Study

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Research activities

Participants will take part in two remote surveys.

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Location

In person and remote

UCSF Mission Bay
San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVA)
Santa Clara Valley Hospital
Highland Hospital

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How you can help
  • Participation in this study will help advance research to develop more personalized prevention strategies and improve future approaches to prostate cancer care. 
  • Participation will support efforts to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for future patients.

FAQ's

This study consists of a single participation period with two brief online surveys completed at different times. Overall participation is short-term and can be completed in approximately 120 minutes.

Eligible individuals will receive an invitation email to learn more about the study, with a friendly follow-up phone call one week later if needed. Those who choose to participate will review and sign an electronic consent form, complete two brief online surveys, and receive a thank-you email along with a $50 e-gift card in appreciation of their time.

Yes, the monetary compensation for the whole study is $50.

We are planning to enroll 300 participants. 100 Black men, 100 Hispanic/Latino men, and 100 Asian men.

Contact us

Kiana Washington, Clinical Research Coordinator
[email protected]
(415) 514-8026

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