Stool test vs. colonoscopy: which is better for seniors with polyp history?

NCT ID NCT05612347

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at two ways to check for colon cancer in adults aged 65 to 82 who have had colon polyps before. One group will get a yearly stool test (FIT), and the other will have a colonoscopy. Researchers want to see which method finds advanced growths better over time. About 9,000 people will take part for up to 11 years.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Dartmouth Health

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    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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  • Henry Ford

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    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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  • Intermountain Health

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    Sandy City, Utah, 84094, United States

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  • James A. Haley Veterans Hospital

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612-4745, United States

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  • Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cneter

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    San Diego, California, 92161, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California

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    Walnut Creek, California, 94596, United States

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  • Kaiser Permanente Northwest

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    Portand, Oregon, 97232, United States

  • London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

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    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

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  • MedStar Health

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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  • New York Harbor Health Care System - Dept of Veterans Affairs

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    New York, New York, 10010, United States

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Oregon Health & Science University (Knight Cancer Institute)

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    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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  • University of Alabama Birmingham

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

  • University of Arizona

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States

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  • University of British Columbia

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

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  • University of Calgary

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    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 5A1, Canada

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  • University of Colorado

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • University of Manitoba

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3EOW3, Canada

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  • University of Michigan Health

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

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  • University of Utah

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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  • University of Virginia Health

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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