New program aims to close cancer screening gaps for rural families

NCT ID NCT07381985

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests a two-year follow-up program for 200 adults with hereditary cancer syndromes like BRCA or Lynch syndrome. Participants get personalized care plans and regular check-ins with a genetics doctor to help them follow cancer prevention and screening guidelines. The goal is to see if this support improves how well people stick to recommended care, especially those living in rural areas.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Longitudinal Cancer Genetics Follow-Up Program (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could help more people with hereditary cancer risks get the right screenings and preventive care, potentially catching cancers earlier or preventing them.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 200 participants, and it focuses on adherence rather than directly preventing cancer. Results may not apply to all populations.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast-ovarian cancer, familial, susceptibility to, 1 Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis hereditary neoplastic syndrome Lynch syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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