New online tool aims to boost colorectal cancer screening
NCT ID NCT05929820
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an online decision aid called Protect Your Colon™ that helps people aged 45-75 choose a colorectal cancer screening test. Participants will use the tool or get usual care, and researchers will see if the tool increases screening completion within 6 months. The goal is to improve shared decision-making and screening uptake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Protect Your Colon™ online decision aid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this tool could help more people get screened for colorectal cancer by matching them with a test they prefer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The tool may not actually increase screening rates.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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