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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 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants.
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
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Reminder and Outreach Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 450 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01453894
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01453894 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Reminder and Outreach Intervention is the first listed.
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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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