Social media messages tested to boost colon cancer screening
NCT ID NCT06712901
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested how different social media messages influence people's plans to get screened for colorectal cancer. Over 2,000 participants completed a 15-minute survey after seeing one of several message types. The goal was to see which messages made people more likely to follow screening recommendations and share the information online.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help public health officials design better social media campaigns to encourage colorectal cancer screening.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed survey study, not a treatment trial. It measures intentions, not actual screening behavior, so real-world impact may differ.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Andy King
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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