Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The objective of this pilot study is to compare the effectiveness of mailed outreach of two stool based tests, Cologuard and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in screening eligible adults ages 45-49 receiving care at the University of California San Diego Health system.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 45-49 who are not current with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, have a primary care provider at UCSD Health, have had a health visit within the last year, and live in San Diego or Imperial County. They must also be insured.Inclusion Criteria
You have not had the recommended screening for colorectal cancer.
I am aged 45-49 and have a primary care provider at UCSD Health.
You have health insurance, whether it's from a private or public provider.
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Participant Groups
The study is testing the effectiveness of two stool-based CRC screening methods by mailing them to participants: Cologuard and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT). It aims to see which one works better for people receiving care at UCSD Health.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mailed Cologuard OutreachExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receipt of mailed Cologuard test for colorectal cancer screening to be completed and returned by participant. If test is negative, participant will be advised to undergo another test in 3 years. If test is positive, participant will be advised to schedule colonoscopy for further testing.
Group II: Mailed Fecal immunochemical test OutreachActive Control1 Intervention
Receipt of mailed FIT for colorectal cancer screening to be completed and returned by participant. If test is negative, participant will be advised to undergo another test in 1 year. If test is positive, participant will be advised to schedule colonoscopy for further testing.
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University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor