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NCT00355004 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Computerized and Mailed Reminders in Increasing the Rate of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Adults With an Average Risk for Colorectal Cancer

A NA study of Colorectal Cancer, sponsored by Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM).

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
21,860
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT00355004 is a NA study of Colorectal Cancer that has completed, run by Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM). The registered enrollment target is 21,860 participants, above the 1,452-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (1406% higher). The trial reports 3 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00355004, a NA study of Colorectal Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM).

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
21,860 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Screening may help doctors find colorectal cancer sooner, when it may be easier to treat. Computerized and mailed reminders may help increase the rate of colorectal cancer screening in adults with an average risk for colorectal cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well computerized and mailed reminders work in increasing the rate of colorectal cancer screening in adults with an average risk for colorectal cancer.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER counseling intervention
  • PROCEDURE fecal occult blood test
  • PROCEDURE screening colonoscopy

Study Locations (3)

Massachusetts

  • Harvard Medical School - Boston
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Boston
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Kenmore - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21,860 participants
Start Date 2005-03
Est. Completion 2009-02
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00355004

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00355004 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 21,860 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 1,452-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (1406% higher). The listed sponsor is Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM), which has 26 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Colorectal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which counseling intervention is the first listed.

NCT00355004 reports 3 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00355004 about?

NCT00355004 is a clinical study titled "Computerized and Mailed Reminders in Increasing the Rate of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Adults With an Average Risk for Colorectal Cancer". RATIONALE: Screening may help doctors find colorectal cancer sooner, when it may be easier to treat. Computerized and mailed reminders may help increase the rate of colorectal cancer screening in adults with an average risk for colorectal cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00355004?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 21,860 participants. The study started on 2005-03. Estimated completion is 2009-02.

What conditions does trial NCT00355004 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00355004?

The interventions under investigation include: counseling intervention (OTHER), fecal occult blood test (PROCEDURE), screening colonoscopy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00355004?

This trial is sponsored by Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM), which has 26 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00355004 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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