Can survivor stories get more people screened for cancer?
NCT ID NCT06874985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to see the video or receive standard awareness messages. The goal was to see if personal stories work better than usual campaigns at getting people to visit a clinic for screening.
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Active substance
Lived experience video campaign
What this could lead to
If effective, this campaign could increase cancer screening participation in rural communities, leading to earlier detection and better outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the campaign's impact may be modest.
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Locations
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Adyar cancer institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600020, India