New program aims to close cancer screening gaps for rural families
NCT ID NCT07381985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
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