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Neighbors may hold the key to boosting colon cancer screening

NCT ID NCT07796334

Prevention Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a program where trained community members, called Colon Health Champions, lead discussions about colorectal cancer risk and screening barriers. The goal is to see if this peer-led approach is feasible and acceptable for adults aged 45 to 75 who are due for routine screening. Researchers will measure recruitment success, participation retention, and satisfaction scores.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Peer-led educational program (Colon Health Champions) discussing colorectal cancer risk and screening barriers
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a community-based approach to increase colorectal cancer screening and reduce late-stage diagnoses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study, so it may not show a clear effect on screening rates. Success depends on participant engagement and retention.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 29 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

45 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged (45-75 years old) who reside in target communities. * Ability to speak, write, and comprehend English language * Additional for trial participants only (not champions): Participants will include adults who are at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and due for routine CRC screening. Exclusion Criteria: * Planning to move from the area within the study period * Cognitive impairment that would preclude informed consent or completion of study measures * Additional for Trial Participants only (not Champions): * At elevated risk of CRC, defined as having one or more of the following: * Personal history of CRC, adenomatous polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) * Strong family history of CRC, defined as having one first-degree relative diagnosed at age 59 or younger or two or more first-degree relatives who have had CRC * Known hereditary CRC syndromes (e.g., Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis \[FAP\]) * Currently experiencing potential colorectal symptoms, including: * Blood in stool or rectal bleeding * Persistent changes in bowel habits (e.g., constipation or changes in stool shape lasting more than two weeks) * Unintended or unexplained weight loss * Severe fatigue or anemia * Currently up-to-date with CRC screening, defined as having received any of the following tests: * Colonoscopy within the last ten years * FIT within the last year * FIT +DNA within the last three years

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal carcinoma colorectal neoplasm colorectal cancer prevention target

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Colorectal cancer CRC

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Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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