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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Patient Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France