Church-based health workers aim to cut cancer and heart disease in high-risk communities
NCT ID NCT05174286
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether community health workers can help people aged 45 and older who are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening get tested and adopt healthier lifestyles. The program combines cancer screening support with a web-based lifestyle program to also reduce heart disease risk. About 880 participants will be recruited through churches, and the study compares the health worker approach to usual care.
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