A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of SMS Invitations to Increase Colorectal Cancer FIT Screening Rates Among 45-49-Year-Old Residents
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 6,708
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Primary Outcome
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this study is to learn if sending text message invitations increases participation in colorectal cancer screening among 45-49 year olds in Yingge District, New Taipei City. It will also assess the effectiveness of this method. The main questions it aims to answer are:
•Does sending text message invitations increase the number of residents who complete fecal occult blood test (FOBT)? This study will compare a group receiving text message invitations to a control group receiving standard notifications to see if text messages are an effective way to increase screening rates.
Participants will:
- Be randomly assigned to either receive text message invitations or standard notifications.
- The intervention group will receive an initial text and a reminder text one week later.
- The control group will receive standard notifications, and after one month will receive the same text message.
- The study will track who obtains a FOBT kit and who completes the test within a three-month period.
详细描述
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of active SMS (Short Message Service) invitations for increasing participation in colorectal cancer screening among residents aged 45-49 in Yingge District, New Taipei City.
Background: Colorectal cancer is a significant public health concern, and early detection through screening is crucial for improving outcomes. This study aims to explore a simple and cost-effective method to increase screening rates in a specific population group (45-49 years old) where screening just initiated.
Objectives: The primary objective is to assess whether sending active SMS invitations increases the rate of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) completion among the target population.
Study Design: The study employs parallel randomized controlled trial design.
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 45 Years 至 49 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Residents aged 45-49 in Yingge District, New Taipei Cit
- •Must have registered mobile numbers
排除标准
- •Not resident in Yingge District
- •Age not in 45-49
- •Without registered mobile phone numbers
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Group (Active SMS Invitation)
Participants in this group will receive a text message inviting them to participate in the free FOBT program. The SMS message will include a brief explanation of the program, instructions on how to obtain a screening kit, and a contact number for inquiries. A reminder SMS message will be sent one week after the initial message.
干预措施: Active SMS Invitation (Other)
Control Group
Participants in this group will receive the standard notification procedures typically used to inform residents about the FOBT program. After one month of the first SMS sent to the Intervention Group, the Control group will receive the same SMS message as the intervention group.
结局指标
主要结局
Primary Outcome
时间窗: From first SMS to 31 days
Number of participants who Completed the fecal occult blood test. The date after SMS invitation of FIT completed was collected for evaluation with observed period (31 days).
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Yueh-Hsia Chiu
Director of Department of Health Care Management, College of Management, Chang Gung University, Principal Investigator, Epidemiology Professor
Chang Gung University