Doctor's checklist may catch more colon cancers early
NCT ID NCT02515344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving general practitioners a list of patients who have not completed colorectal cancer screening encourages those patients to get screened. Over 48,000 patients aged 50-74 are involved, and their doctors either receive the list or do not. The goal is to see if this simple reminder increases screening participation and helps detect cancers earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple approach could increase colorectal cancer screening rates and catch more cancers early.
- What could go wrong
- The study is observational in nature and results may not apply to other regions or healthcare systems.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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