Which strategy gets more people screened for colon cancer? study finds out
NCT ID NCT02870049
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested different methods to increase colorectal cancer screening among 673 adults aged 50-75 who were not up to date with screening. Participants received either in-clinic education with a test kit, a mailed kit with phone reminders, both, or usual care. The goal was to see which approach leads to more people completing screening.
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 show the best way to get more people screened for colorectal cancer, potentially saving lives through early detection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study testing different screening strategies, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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673 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2016
- Finished
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Aug 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals age 50 to 75 years, * One or more SYHC visits in the last year, * Not uptodate with CRC screening Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with personal history of CRC or colorectal polyps
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