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Protocols - Spirituality, Religiosity, and Cancer Coping Among Blacks    

Title of Study: Spirituality, Religiosity, and Cancer Coping Among Blacks
Sponsor:

National Cancer Institute
Principal Investigator(s) of the Research Study:

Lee S. Caplan, MD, MPH, PhD, Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine  and Prevention Research Center
Phone: 404-756-6673

Invitation to Participate:


You are invited to take part in this research study because you have had cancer and you are African American.  This form is to help you decide if you want to take part.  We will tell you about any special needs for you to be in the study.  We expect about 30 people across the country will be in the study.  About 15 will be from this area.  Please carefully read all parts of this consent form.  Ask us about any parts or words that are not clear to you.
Information on the Research Project::


The purpose of this research is to explore the ways in which African Americans cope with cancer, and if and how religiosity and/or spirituality plays a role in coping.   

Explanation of Procedures:


If you decide to participate, your specific part will involve an individual interview to talk about your experience with cancer, and what you have used to cope.  You will be expected to attend an individual interview,  that will last 1-1.5 hours.  You will be expected to talk about your cancer experience and what you have found helpful in coping.  We will tape record the interview.

Potential Risks and Discomforts:
There are minimal risks to you for participating in this study.  You may feel some stress or anxiety from thinking about your experience with cancer.  However, this risk is not considered serious.  Loss of confidentiality is always a risk when people are participating.  But we have taken steps to protect your confidentiality (see below).
Potential Benefits: What you can expect from being a part of the study. You may not personally benefit from your participation in this research.  However, your participation may provide valuable information on ways in which the African American community copes with the experience of cancer.
Alternatives to Participation: Other choices you may have:

Since there are no medical tests, procedures, or medications in this study, there are no other treatments.  You may choose not to participate in this study.

Financial Obligations: What you are responsible to pay.

 All procedures used in this study will be provided to you free of charge.

Compensation for Participation: What you will receive for being in the study.

You will receive a token of appreciation valued at $25 for your time.

Persons to Contact:

If you have any questions about the research project or in the event of a research related injury or emergency, contact  Dr. Lee S. Caplan at 404-756-6673.  If you have any questions regarding your rights as a participant in this research study you may contact Morehouse School of Medicine’s Institutional Review Board at (404) 752-1973 or 752-1717.
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