Rural clinics test new ways to get more people screened for colon cancer

NCT ID NCT06133439

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how to improve colorectal cancer screening in rural clinics in Indiana. Clinics will mail FIT kits, send reminders, and use patient navigators to help people aged 45-75 get screened. The goal is to see which strategies work best to increase screening rates and follow-up colonoscopies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Mailed FIT kits, Cologuard, and diagnostic colonoscopies

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show effective strategies to increase colorectal cancer screening in rural areas, potentially reducing cancer deaths.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study (11 clinics) focused on implementation, not a direct test of a new treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Monroe Family Medicine (Adams Medical Group Monroe)

    Monroe, Indiana, 46772, United States