CompletedNot Applicable

Colonoscopy Outreach for Rural Communities Aim 2

United States527 participantsStarted 2022-06-16

Plain-language summary

This study aims to test the effectiveness of a remotely-delivered patient navigation program for increasing colonoscopy completion for colorectal cancer screening, among rural populations. The study will partner with geographically disparate primary care organizations to recruit patients aged 45-75 to the study. The patient navigation program will be delivered through a community organization. This project is critical in advancing our knowledge of the effectiveness of patient navigation for increasing colonoscopy in this patient population as well as for understanding factors that can support long term implementation and sustainability of effective interventions.

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 915 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 45-76.25 on the date of their referral for colonoscopy * Referred for colonoscopy as part of colorectal cancer screening in the last 3 months. This includes patients referred for colonoscopy after an abnormal stool screening test (e.g., FIT/FOBT/Cologuard) and patients referred for colonoscopy as a primary screening test for colorectal cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Deceased * Colonoscopy procedure since colonoscopy referral * Colonoscopy procedure scheduled less than or equal to 7 days from study enrollment date * Colonoscopy procedure scheduled more than 9 months from colonoscopy referral date (if known at enrollment) * Have diagnosis or past history of total colectomy or colorectal cancer (malignant neoplasm) at any time * Has hospice * Aged 66 and older living long-term in an institution for more than 90 consecutive days during the year prior to the query

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?

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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

Number of participants who complete colonoscopy within 1 year of the colonoscopy referral

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05453630

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-15

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