New tool could prevent unnecessary cancer screening in elderly
NCT ID NCT07141901
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test a tool that helps doctors decide whether colorectal cancer screening is appropriate for adults over 75 based on their life expectancy. Researchers will develop a life expectancy model and then give doctors alerts in the electronic health record. The goal is to reduce unnecessary screening in those with less than 10 years to live and increase screening in healthier older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Decision tool (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors avoid unnecessary screening in older adults with short life expectancy and ensure appropriate screening for those who could benefit.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study testing a decision tool, not a treatment. It may not change doctor behavior or improve patient outcomes, and the life expectancy model may be inaccurate.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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