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Preventive Health Behavior in Women

Completed
Conditions
Colon Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: Behavioral Study in Women
Registration Number
NCT00723996
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

The overall goal of the proposed research is to explore behavioral correlations between colorectal cancer screening and screening mammography.

Detailed Description

The overall goal of the proposed research is to explore behavioral correlations between colorectal cancer screening and screening mammography and to develop an innovative approach for reducing barriers colorectal cancer screening in women, using screening mammography, an existing non-colon cancer related screening test that has widespread public acceptance, as a "teachable moment." Although screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has been shown to decrease the incidence of CRC and CRC associated mortality, adherence to screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society and the American Gastroenterological Association remains poor.1-5 Barriers to adherence are not fully defined, but may include poor understanding of the relative benefits and risks of CRC screening, absence of physician recommendation, lack of insurance coverage for screening procedures, and poor patient acceptance of screening procedures. A potential challenge in increasing patient knowledge may be the milieu in which the educational intervention is administered. This study will be the first prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to increase CRC screening administered at a cancer screening visit unrelated to CRC.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
254
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Women between the ages of 50 and 75 years old.
  2. Scheduled for a screening mammogram.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. CRC screening current (FOBT within preceding 12 months, FS within 5 years, or colonoscopy within 10 years).
  2. Family history of CRC in a first-degree relative.
  3. Personal history of colonic adenomatous polyps, CRC or inflammatory bowel disease

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group 3Behavioral Study in WomenWomen who receive neither questionnaire nor educational video.
Group 1Behavioral Study in WomenWomen receiving a CRC-related questionnaire and a CRC educational video.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary outcome will be determined through review of medical records or a telephone follow-up 6 months after enrollmentAt 6 month intervals
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Michigan Health System

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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