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Effectiveness Study of a Computer-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Literacy
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: CHOICE decision aid
Behavioral: YourMeds patient education program
Registration Number
NCT00558233
Lead Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a multimedia educational computer program can increase colorectal cancer screening rates in low and adequate literacy patients.

Detailed Description

Results will be stratified by low/marginal and adequate literacy as determined by the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine instrument.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
264
Inclusion Criteria
  • English-speaking
  • Scheduled to see an internal medicine provider
  • No recent colorectal cancer screening
Exclusion Criteria
  • Personal history of colorectal cancer
  • Family history of colorectal cancer
  • Blood seen in stools within last month
  • Obvious cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent participation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervention groupCHOICE decision aid-
Placebo groupYourMeds patient education program-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Receipt of colorectal cancer screening24 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in participants' readiness to be screened (Stage of Change)Day 1
Self-reported intent to discuss colorectal cancer screening with healthcare providerDay 1
Participant completion of computer program without assistanceDay 1
Number of polyps and cancers found by screening tests performed24 weeks
Provider ordering a colorectal cancer screening testDay 1
Participant acceptance of computer programDay 1

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Downtown Health Plaza

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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