Text message reminder aims to boost cancer screening rates

NCT ID NCT07628998

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether sending a single SMS reminder to people who haven't completed a colorectal cancer screening test can increase participation. Over 10,000 adults aged 50-69 in Spain will be randomly assigned to receive either the SMS or standard postal reminders. The goal is to see if a simple text can help meet the recommended 65% screening target.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SMS text message reminder

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that a simple text message can significantly increase colorectal cancer screening rates, helping catch cancer earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. The effect may be small or not apply to other regions. It only measures participation, not cancer outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal neoplasm Patient Compliance Patient Participation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Unitat de Cribratge de Cáncer, Consorci Corporació Sanitaria Parc Taulí

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    Sabadell, Catalonia, 08208, Spain

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