Rural cancer screening boost? new study tests provider tools
NCT ID NCT04464668
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called CARES-REACH that trains healthcare providers and uses electronic medical record tools to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in rural clinics. Researchers are working with 49 staff and providers from two healthcare systems. The goal is to see if these tools help more patients complete fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) for cancer screening.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Provider training and electronic medical record tools
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could increase colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved rural areas, helping catch cancer earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility, not a direct test of cancer prevention. Results may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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