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NCT01453894 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Improving Rates of Repeat Colorectal Cancer Screening
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 450
- Enrollment target
NCT01453894: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT01453894 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01453894, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 450 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy in adults, beginning at age 50 and continuing until age 75. However, rates of CRC screening remain inadequate. In 2006, only 60.8% of adults 50 or older reported recent CRC screening. Screening rates are even lower among Black and Hispanic populations and in areas with higher poverty rates. Annual or biennial FOBT testing over many years is essential for FOBT to be effective. Few studies have examined the rate of repeat FOBT testing; to the investigators knowledge, none have been conducted in populations with high prevalence of barriers to screening (e.g., low literacy, varied cultural norms, and transportation difficulties). The assumption that FOBT is an effective CRC screening strategy presumes it will be done at least biennially, and cost-effectiveness studies of CRC screening strategies have found that the results are sensitive to the rate of adherence. The investigators study will provide critical information for providers and policymakers as they consider optimal strategies to increase CRC screening among vulnerable populations. Overall Study Goal: Improve colorectal cancer screening by increasing rates of repeat fecal occult blood testing (FOBT). Aim 1: Test if a multifaceted intervention increases repeat FOBT testing adherence over a 30-month period Hypothesis 1: Compared to usual care, the intervention will increase the proportion of patients who complete a repeat annual FOBT within 6 months of their due date. Hypothesis 2: Compared to usual care, the intervention will increase the proportion of patients who complete 2 additional FOBTs over the 30-month intervention period. Aim 2: Explore perceived barriers to screening among patients who received the intervention but did not complete repeat FOBT testing within 18 months Aim 3: Assess the costs of the intervention and the costs p
Primary Outcome
This outcome will be categorized as Completed FOBT if a participant's chart has documentation of a completed FOBT screening test. Outcomes will be assessed by querying the electronic health record (EHR) for all participants.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Reminder and Outreach Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 450 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01453894 record still lists
NCT01453894 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 450 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Reminder and Outreach Intervention is the first listed.
NCT01453894 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01453894 about?
NCT01453894 is a clinical study titled "Improving Rates of Repeat Colorectal Cancer Screening". The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy in adults, beginning at age 50 and continuing until age 75. However, rates of CRC screening remain inadequate. In 2006, only 6...
What is the current status of trial NCT01453894?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 450 participants. The study started on 2012-03. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01453894?
The interventions under investigation include: Reminder and Outreach Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01453894?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01453894's enrollment target sits among peer trials
450 225th of 2000 higher than 1,768 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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