Churches join fight against cancer and heart disease in high-risk communities

NCT ID NCT05174286

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether community health workers can help people aged 45 and older who are not up-to-date on colorectal cancer screening get tested and adopt healthier lifestyles. Participants will be recruited through churches and receive either a referral as usual or a program that includes screening support and a web-based lifestyle program called Alive!. The goal is to reduce both colorectal cancer and heart disease risk in high-risk communities.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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