CompletedNot Applicable

Lay Health Worker Outreach in Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Asian Americans

United States982 participantsStarted 2012-02

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial studies how well a lay health worker outreach works in increasing colorectal cancer screening in Asian Americans. Training community members to educate participants about colorectal cancer and its prevention may improve colorectal cancer screening rates in Asian Americans.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * LHW: self-identified as Filipino, Hmong, or Korean Americans * LHW: age 18 or older * LHW: are fluent in a Filipino language (Tagalog or Ilocano), Hmong, Korean, or English * LHW: Live in the relevant area and intend to stay there for the next 12 months * PARTICIPANTS: Self-identified as Filipino, Hmong, or Korean Americans * PARTICIPANTS: speak a language that the LHW can speak such as Tagalog, Ilocano, Hmong, Korean, or English * PARTICIPANTS: live in relevant area and intend to stay there for at least 12 months * PARTICIPANTS: Are willing to participate in a study about health behaviors involving nutrition or CRC screening Exclusion Criteria: * Personal history of CRC * Medical problems which may prevent them from attending 2 educational sessions

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of participants who report ever having had a CRC screening test

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03115372

SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-07-01

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