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Swiss study tests if doctor training boosts colon cancer screening

NCT ID NCT03510858

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bern Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether training primary care doctors in shared decision-making could increase colorectal cancer screening rates. Doctors in quality circles received evidence summaries, decision aids, and stool test kits to help patients choose between colonoscopy and FIT. The study involved 44 doctors and measured how many patients got screened. The goal is to see if this approach can improve screening and reduce cancer deaths.

What this could mean

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Active substance
multilevel training intervention (educational meetings, decision aids, FIT kits)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more people get screened for colorectal cancer and choose the test that fits them best, potentially reducing deaths from the disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 44 doctors, so results may not apply widely. It tests a training program, not a new treatment, so the direct impact on cancer deaths is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2018

Finished

Apr 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Physician-level: PCPs of different regions in Switzerland participating in Quality Circles comprising 4 to 19 PCPs and willing to participate in the study * Patient-level: Three Repeated measures over three years on 40 consecutive patients aged 50 to 75 years old seen in PCP offices over a 2 weeks to 2 months period. Patients will be included if there is a face-to-face consultation billed for at least 5 minutes at the practice. Exclusion Criteria: * None except criteria which do not respect inclusion criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Colorectal cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern

    Bern, 3012, Switzerland

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