Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to boost colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in an underserved population in Brooklyn through organized, proactive outreach of mailed Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT), utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of the population.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProactive Screening Outreach
Individuals in the interventional arm will receive an information letter, followed by mailed FIT kit. Individuals that do not respond will receive reminder phone calls. Individuals that do respond will receive navigation to assist with completion of FIT and the colonoscopy if FIT is abnormal. Clinic processes will be closely followed and the primary care provider will be informed of the program.
Sponsors
NYU Langone Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Patients * Men and women aged 45-75 * Receiving medical care at NYULH Flatbush FHC and CHN Crown Heights, East New York, East New York Health Hub, Williamsburg clinic sites. * Due or overdue for CRC screening. * Medical visit of any type at clinic in past year. Providers * Physicians or primary care givers at Flatbush FHC or CHN Crown Heights, East New York, East New York Health Hub, Williamsburg clinic sites (CHN employees) * Provide care to CRC screen-eligible patients
Exclusion criteria
* Age younger than 45 years old or greater than 75 years old * Up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening: * History of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal polyps, or total colectomy * In hospice care * Patients 66 years or older living long-term in an institution or with advanced illness * No address or phone number on file Providers • No longer employed at an included clinic site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of Participants who Complete FIT Test by Month 6 | Up to Month 6 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of Participants with Positive FIT who Complete Colonoscopy by Month 6 | Up to Month 6 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed