108 Participants Needed

Educational Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial studies how well educational intervention works in improving knowledge and screening rates of colorectal cancer. An educational intervention, such as viewing an inflatable colon, PowerPoint presentation, or flip books/flipcharts, may help improve knowledge about colorectal cancer and how often people get checked for colorectal cancers.

Research Team

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Electra Paskett, PhD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals from Franklin County or Appalachia Ohio. It's designed to see if certain educational tools can increase understanding and screening rates for colorectal cancer.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants from Franklin County or from Appalachia Ohio (depending on program location)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Educational Intervention
Trial OverviewThe study tests the effectiveness of an educational intervention, which includes using an inflatable colon model, PowerPoint presentations, or flip books/charts to boost knowledge and screenings for colorectal cancer.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Screening (educational intervention)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants attend educational sessions comprising of an inflatable colon interactive exhibit that allows visitors to walk through a colon while seeing images, a PowerPoint presentation that contains messages that are tailored to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of Black/African Americans, Appalachians, and Hispanics/Latinos, and or flip books/flip charts. Participants also receive a copy of the study information sheet which contains the basic elements of informed consent and a pre-education session knowledge survey.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
350
Recruited
295,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+