Status:

UNKNOWN

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Literacy Sensitive Decision Aid for Bowel Cancer Screening

Lead Sponsor:

University of Sydney

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Conditions:

Colorectal Neoplasms

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-64 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a decision aid (written information booklet designed to facilitate informed decision making) to help people aged 55-64 years, with low levels of education and ...

Detailed Description

Several countries have recently implemented national bowel cancer screening programs. To ensure equal access to screening, consumer information is needed to suit adults ranging in literacy level. Deci...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men and women aged 55-64 years
  • Lower levels of education
  • English as a main language spoken at home
  • Average risk of bowel cancer

Exclusion

  • Higher levels of education
  • Invitation to take part in bowel cancer screening in last two years
  • Personal or strong family history of bowel cancer
  • Had a bowel cancer screening test in the last two years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

555 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00765869

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

February 1 2009

Last Update

October 3 2008

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Hunter Valley Research Foundation

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 2293