New tool helps seniors with low health literacy make smarter cancer screening choices
NCT ID NCT04748380
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested a decision aid for 60 adults aged 76-85 with low health literacy to help them decide about colorectal cancer screening. The goal was to see if the tool helped people make screening choices that matched their health and risk. The study measured changes in screening intentions, knowledge, and how involved patients felt in the decision.
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University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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