Effectiveness Study of a Computer-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Health LiteracyColorectal Cancer
- 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
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Receipt of colorectal cancer screening 24 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in participants' readiness to be screened (Stage of Change) Day 1 Self-reported intent to discuss colorectal cancer screening with healthcare provider Day 1 Participant completion of computer program without assistance Day 1 Participant acceptance of computer program Day 1 Number of polyps and cancers found by screening tests performed 24 weeks Provider ordering a colorectal cancer screening test Day 1
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Downtown Health Plaza
🇺🇸Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Downtown Health Plaza🇺🇸Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States