Mailed kits and text reminders could save lives in rural cancer screening
NCT ID NCT07173985
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests ways to improve colorectal cancer screening in Appalachia by mailing fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits to 500 people who are due for screening. Some participants get an enhanced kit with a video brochure and gloves, plus phone or text reminders. The goal is to see which approach gets more people to return their test, helping catch cancer early in a region with low screening rates.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit with optional enhancements (video brochure, gloves, stool collection device) and patient navigation (phone or text)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show simple, low-cost ways to increase colorectal cancer screening in underserved rural areas, potentially catching more cancers early.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not testing a new medical treatment. Results may not apply outside Appalachia, and even if screening rates improve, it won't directly prove fewer cancer deaths.
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