New study aims to boost cancer screening among american indians

NCT ID NCT04259762

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study worked with American Indian communities in New Mexico to find better ways to encourage screening for breast, colon, and cervical cancers. Over 500 adults took part in focus groups, surveys, and pilot programs. The goal was to understand barriers and test simple educational interventions to help more people get screened.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better cancer screening rates and earlier detection in Native communities.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-stage study focused on gathering information, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast carcinoma breast neoplasm cervical cancer cervical carcinoma colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm malignant colon neoplasm Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of New Mexico - Cancer Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States