Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Using Computerized Education to Increase Patients' Confidence in Their Ability to Be Screened for Colon Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a newly developed educational software program is effective in increasing patients' confidence in their ability to undergo colon cancer screening. If ...
Detailed Description
Background: Interactive multimedia computer programs (IMCPs) show promise for facilitating informed patient decisions. However, it is unclear whether IMCPs can activate patients by delivering personal...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 50
- Able to read and speak English
- Have a telephone and permanent mailing address
- Have adequate vision, hearing, and hand function to utilize a multimedia software program on a laptop computer
- Lack up to date status for CRC screening
Exclusion
- Personal history of biopsy-proven colorectal adenoma or CRC
- Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease involving the colon, unless limited to the rectum
- Current symptoms worrisome for colorectal neoplasm (e.g. rectal bleeding, change in stool caliber)
- Colorectal cancer in 1 or more first degree relatives
- Familial adenomatous polyposis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00273585
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2006
Last Update
September 8 2006
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Department of Family & Community Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817