New toolkit aims to close colonoscopy gap in rural illinois
NCT ID NCT04651504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a toolkit to help rural clinics in Southern Illinois get more people to complete a colonoscopy after a positive stool test. Over 185,000 patients were involved. The goal was to see if patient education and provider support could improve follow-up rates and reduce cancer disparities.
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 approach could increase colonoscopy follow-up rates in rural areas, potentially reducing colorectal cancer deaths.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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