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Korean CRC Screening Study PT13599

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Registration Number
NCT04478110
Lead Sponsor
Temple University
Brief Summary

Korean Americans report the lowest and declined rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, compared to general population in the United States. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a community-based multifaceted intervention designed to improve CRC screening among Korean Americans.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
925
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants were eligible to participate in this study if they:

    1. were self-identified Korean Americans;
    2. were 50 years and older;
    3. did not have a colorectal polyp, CRC cancer, or a family history of CRC (first degree relative); and
    4. non-adherent to CRC screening guidelines (never had any CRC screening or were overdue for screening).
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CRC screening rates12 months

the completion of either FIT kit, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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