New online tool helps seniors and doctors weigh mammogram pros and cons
NCT ID NCT06011434
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a website called 'Decide Together' that helps women aged 75 and older and their primary care doctors talk about the benefits and harms of mammography screening. The goal was to support shared decision-making, not to treat or prevent breast cancer. The study enrolled 155 participants, including patients, family members, and doctors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mammography Screening Conversation Aid (web-based decision tool)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help older women and their doctors make more informed, personal decisions about mammography screening.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed behavioral study (155 participants) testing a conversation aid, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States