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NCT Number: NCT03078361

Latinos CARES (Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Research, Education and Screening)

The purpose of this study is to conduct 4 focus groups and recruit for 12 participants per focus group to explore community members' views about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) processes and perceived benefits and impediments, what information they believe should be communicated, communication preferences (style, tone) and perceptions of screenings.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

50 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Men and women, age 50-75 years
  • Self-identify as Hispanic/Latino
  • Able to understand, read, and speak Spanish
  • Prefer to receive health information in Spanish
  • Previously screened or not screened

Treatment and study plan

Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (I-FOBT) Kit

Other

Both intervention groups will receive an I-FOBT kit (by study coordinator) with verbal and written instructions in Spanish on how to complete the stool sampling at home within 1 week, and mail the completed kit in the pre-addressed, postage paid mailer. Patients with abnormal results will receive a call explaining the meaning of an abnormal I-FOBT and encouraging them to take specific next steps.

LATINOS CARES Toolkit

Behavioral

DVD + photonovella booklet), about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) targeted for a Latino medically underserved population.

Standard Intervention

Behavioral

Standard intervention (CDC brochure) on colorectal cancer screening in community health clinics.

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of Feedback from Community Advisory Board

    Time frame: Up to 4 months

    Successful collection of feedback to complete production of Spanish-language LATINOS CARES Intervention.

    This aim involves no statistical analysis except the summary statistics for the participants. To adapt (transcreate) and produce an educational intervention entitled LATINOS CARES (DVD + photonovella booklet), about colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) targeted for a Latino medically underserved population. BENCHMARK: Production of Spanish-language LATINOS CARES intervention that is easy-to understand, salient, and culturally suitable.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rate of Receipt of I-FOBT from Participants

    Time frame: Up to 4 months

    BENCHMARK: Receipt of Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (I-FOBT home kit).

  2. Rate of Receipt of Assessments from Participants

    Time frame: Up to 4 months

    BENCHMARK: Receipt of Assessments.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Other

Collaborators

  • Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program
  • Florida Department of Health

Registry information

Official study title

Latinos CARES (Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Research, Education and Screening) Project

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 13, 2017
Registry last updated
Jan 11, 2023

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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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