Colon Cancer Prevention Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Colorectal Cancer
• Interventions: Other: Behavioral Messages; Other: Generic Messages

• Registration Number: NCT00924690
• Lead Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to design messages which can help people learn more about how to prevent colon cancer. Eligible participants will be asked to review a series of short cancer prevention messages and share their opinions on them. Participants also need to fill out a short survey with questions on their background and attitudes and knowledge about physical activity and colon cancer. The whole study can be completed online and will take less than 1 hour. After completing the entire study, participants will receive $25.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please visit the following website:

https://surveys.chaicore.com/preventcancer/

Detailed Description

The goal of this research is to develop and test potential intervention messages which can be used to help increase colon cancer prevention behaviors. Two sets of intervention messages will be developed: generic and behavioral. Using a randomized control design the investigators will evaluate the behavioral messages among women. This message testing protocol will help them determine if the messages are relevant, acceptable, comprehensible, memorable, and motivating for the target audience. The investigators' hypothesis is that the behavioral messages will receive more positive ratings than the generic messages. If so, they will be used to promote cancer screening and physical activity in future intervention studies.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-04-06
• Study Start: 2009-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-06-18
• Study First Posted: 2009-06-19
• Primary Completion: 2009-09
• Study Completion: 2009-10
• Status Verified: 2010-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-07-06
• Last Update Posted: 2010-07-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 207

Inclusion Criteria

• Female
• Ages 50-80 years old

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Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1	Behavioral Messages	Behavioral Message Arm
2	Generic Messages	Generic Message Arm

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Elaboration using the Elaboration Likelihood Scale	This study is to be completed in one session. The outcome is measured immediately after reading messages

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Behavioral Intention to Engage in Colorectal Cancer Screening or Physical Activity	This study is to be completed in one session. The outcome is measured immediately after reading messages

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States