Cluster randomised controlled trial of computer decision support for management of familial cancer in primary care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN71084565

Enrollment

1300

Registered

2002-10-16

Start date

2002-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Familial breast or colorectal cancer Cancer Family history of malignant neoplasm

Interventions

Intervention arm subjects: Patients approaching their GP or practice nurse with concerns about their family history of cancer will be given a family history questionnaire to take home to complete, and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients approaching their General Prectitioner (GP) or practice nurse with concerns about their family history of cancer.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children under 18 2. People with learning difficulties 3. Severely ill 4. Other vulnerable groups e.g. mental illness, dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. The number of times that the GRAIDS software is used in the GP practices 2. The total number of referrals to secondary care about familial cancer and the proportion that meet regional referral criteria 3. The cost per use of the software and the cost per appropriate referral	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026