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Free FIT kits at DMV aim to slash colorectal cancer in african americans

NCT ID NCT05903885

Prevention Sponsor: University of Nebraska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving free colorectal cancer screening kits (FIT) to African Americans at a DMV office in Omaha can boost screening rates. 1,200 participants aged 45-75 will receive a kit, educational materials, and reminders. Half will also see social media ads. Researchers will compare how many return the kits and follow up on positive results.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kit
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could increase colorectal cancer screening rates and reduce deaths in a high-risk community.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. It may not change long-term screening habits, and results may not apply outside Nebraska.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 1,200 people

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

Started

Oct 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identification as Black or African American * Between 45 and 75 years old * Not up-to-date with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening per guidelines * Willingness to provide contact information for follow-up * Ability to speak, read, and write English * Current residency in Douglas County, NE. Exclusion Criteria: * History of colorectal cancer (CRC) * History of adenomas (precancerous polyps) or inflammatory bowel disease * Family history of colorectal cancer (CRC)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal neoplasm colorectal cancer prevention target

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Colorectal cancer Prevention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Douglas County Treasurer's Office

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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