Colon cancer screening

This study compares two bowel cleansing solutions, Golytely and SUPREP, for colon cancer screening in people with diabetes. Researchers want to see which one cleans the colon better and is easier to tolerate. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two preps…

This study tested whether personalized reminders (like texts or emails) could encourage more people to return their at-home stool test kits for colon cancer screening. Over 2,100 adults aged 45 to 75 who had not yet returned their kit took part. The goal was to see if these gentl…

This study tested whether a special food kit with laxatives could make colonoscopy preparation easier and safer for veterans compared to the standard clear-liquid diet. 57 veterans were randomly assigned to either the standard prep or the food kit prep. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested a toolkit to help rural clinics in Southern Illinois get more people to complete a colonoscopy after a positive stool test. Over 185,000 patients were involved. The goal was to see if patient education and provider support could improve follow-up rates and reduc…

This study tested whether sending personalized emails and text messages could encourage more Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older to schedule and attend their free Annual Wellness Visits. Nearly 30,000 participants who had not yet scheduled a visit were included. The goal was…