Video navigators boost cancer screening in deaf community

NCT ID NCT06492993

First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether community health navigators, working through video calls in American Sign Language, could help deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults complete recommended cancer screenings. A total of 184 participants aged 45-80 who were overdue for screening took part. The goal was to see if this approach increases screening rates and improves cancer knowledge.

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Locations

  • Gallaudet University

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20002, United States

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