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