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NCT Number: NCT05980182

Engaging Black Men in Colorectal Cancer Screening

To determine the unmet needs, attitudes, barriers and facilitators of African American (AA)/ Black men use of colorectal cancer screening and describe how community leaders such as barbers may act as Community Champions to educate and facilitate screening participation.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Behavior CRC Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases

Age range

45 year–74 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult men
  • Identify as Black or African American
  • Work or live in Petersburg, VA or surrounding counties
  • Eligible for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening at time of study enrollment

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to speak or read English
  • Currently up-to-date with CRC screening

Treatment and study plan

mHealth Application

Behavioral

Self-directed application (app) that is downloaded to the participant's personal device. The app contains five informational videos, that provide an orientation to the content on the app, and discuss what colorectal cancer is, and the type of CRC screening tests that are available as well as a video with a personal history. There is a a National Cancer Institute (NCI) risk calculation tool, and a family history infographic. Once the videos have been viewed participants have the option to indicate if they wish to receive a call from the healthcare clinic to discuss scheduling an appointment for screening.

Primary outcomes

  1. Colorectal Screening Status

    Time frame: 3 Months

    The number of participants that complete screening (any type)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Determine Feasibility of Mobile Health (mHealth) Application -Enrollment

    Time frame: Week 1

    The number of men that enroll for the intervention (application)

  2. Determine the Feasibility of the mHealth Application-Videos

    Time frame: Week 1

    The number of participants that view the videos

  3. Determine the Feasibility of the mHealth Application- Retention

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 2, and Week 12

    The number of participants that complete Questionnaires (>65%)

  4. Determine the Feasibility of the mHealth Application- Clinic/ Screening Request

    Time frame: Week 12

    The number of participants that respond to the request to contact clinic/ navigation services

  5. Determine the Feasibility of the mHealth Application - Sharing Content

    Time frame: Week 12

    The number of participants that share content on social network

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Registry information

Official study title

SUCCEED: Engaging Black Men in Colorectal Cancer Screening (CRC) Screening

Acronym: SUCCEED

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Aug 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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