NCT00349817

Brief 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.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
64

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2005

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2005

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 6, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 10, 2006

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

July 10, 2006

Status Verified

July 1, 2006

First QC Date

July 6, 2006

Last Update Submit

July 6, 2006

Conditions

Primary Care GeneticsHereditary Colorectal Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • knowledge in approach to family medicine genetics

  • attitude towards family medicine genetics and genetic testing

  • skill in discussing these issues with patients

Interventions

web-based learning, didactic lecture and role-playBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Deanna Telner

Toronto, Ontario, M4C 5T2, Canada

RECRUITING

Study Officials

  • Deanna Telner, MD, MED, CCFP

    Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Deanna Telner, MD, MEd, CCFP

CONTACT

416-469-6464deanna.telner@utoronto.ca

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
ECT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2006

First Posted

July 10, 2006

Study Start

October 1, 2005

Study Completion

January 1, 2007

Last Updated

July 10, 2006

Record last verified: 2006-07

Locations

CA(1)