Tiny pilot study tests ways to boost colon cancer screening

NCT ID NCT05524428

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study works with staff at community health centers to find and fix barriers to colorectal cancer screening. Researchers will hold focus groups and test strategies using rapid-cycle methods. Only 2 participants are enrolled, and the study measures how acceptable, feasible, and appropriate the strategies are.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Implementation science strategy (focus groups and rapid-cycle testing)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward practical ways to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in community health centers.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on staff perspectives, not patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Brockton, Massachusetts, 02301, United States

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  • Codman Square Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02124, United States

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  • Duffy Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Hyannis, Massachusetts, 02601, United States

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  • East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

    RECRUITING

    East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128, United States

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