Cartoon could boost cancer screening rates

NCT ID NCT07522177

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This online study tests whether a short animated storytelling video can increase people's intention to get screened for colorectal cancer. Researchers will recruit 3,000 U.S. adults who have not yet been screened and randomly show them either the animated video or a plain text description. The goal is to see if the video makes people more likely to talk to their doctor and schedule a screening.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
short animated storytelling video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, scalable way to encourage more people to get screened for colorectal cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an early online study measuring intent, not actual screening behavior. Results may not translate to real-world settings or diverse populations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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