Follow-up Calls for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Southern California

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study aims to assess whether follow-up calls can increase the return rate of mailed FIT Kits. To assess this, a randomly selected half of eligible patients were randomized to receive a follow-up call reminding the patient to return the FIT Kit.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals eligible for colorectal cancer screening. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically this includes adults of a certain age range or with risk factors for colorectal cancer. Details on who can't participate are not given.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 45 and 59 years old.

Previously returned a FIT Kit

I am due for a colorectal cancer screening.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

Incarcerated

I am not due for a colorectal cancer screening.

I am either younger than 45 or older than 59.

+1 more

Participant Groups

The study is testing if follow-up phone calls increase the return rate of mailed FIT Kits used in colorectal cancer screening. Participants are split into two groups: one receives a reminder call, while the other does not.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: FIT Kit + Phone CallExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Patients sent a second FIT Kit and follow-up call to encourage completion and return of kit.

Group II: FIT Kit OnlyActive Control1 Intervention

Patients sent a second FIT Kit.