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NCT Number: NCT01411826

Online Programs to Promote Colon Cancer Screening

To evaluate online peer support and colorectal cancer screening behavior among individuals who are not currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines. This is a randomized controlled trial.

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Key information

Conditions

Colon Cancer Screening

Age range

50 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

Participants in the control group will view standard online information about colon cancer screening. Participants in the intervention group will view the same information and also will be invited to sign on to the online website and interact with peer supporters at their convenience. They will have 6 months to communicate with peer supporters. Peer supporters are encouraged to address comments and concerns of the study participants.

About 300 study participants, majority white, female. Inclusion criteria: age 50-75, not currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines, no previous colorectal cancer.

The study will also include 15 previously identified peer supporters.

Recruitment: Administrators of the SparkPeople.com weight loss community will send study recruitment emails to members at least 50 years of age. Interested individuals will pass an eligibility screening and provide informed consent.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 50-75
  • Not currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines
  • No previous colorectal cancer.

Treatment and study plan

Information + Narratives + Support Group

Behavioral

Information from CDC website Narratives about CRCS written by others Peer social support among study participants

Information Only

Behavioral

Information from CDC website on colon cancer screening.

Primary outcomes

  1. Feasibility

    Time frame: 6 months

    Feasibility of recruitment, randomization, intervention delivery, retention, and assessment of colon cancer screening status

Secondary outcomes

  1. Colon cancer screening attitudes

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Aug 8, 2011
Registry last updated
Nov 8, 2012

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

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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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