Tiny pilot study tests ways to boost colon cancer screening

NCT ID NCT05524428

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

COLO-RECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
RECRUITING

Brockton, Massachusetts, 02301, United States
Codman Square Health Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02124, United States
Duffy Health Center
RECRUITING

Hyannis, Massachusetts, 02601, United States
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
RECRUITING

East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128, United States

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