Colorectal Cancer Screening in Alaska Native Men

Part of paid clinical trials in Anchorage, Alaska.

Sponsor
Washington State University
Study ID
NCT06436300
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
MALE
Age
40 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Motivational text messaging — BEHAVIORAL
    Intervention sends up to 4 motivational messages by text or email to Alaska Native men who are active patients and due for colorectal cancer screening. Incentive arms include promise of a $50 gift card or entry into a raffle for prize worth about $200 if they complete screening.

Study Details

Alaska Native men have the highest rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in the US. Screening can prevent disease and improve survival. A previous study tested text messages to increase colorectal cancer screening in Alaska Native patients of the Southcentral Foundation healthcare system in Anchorage, Alaska. The intervention improved screening by 50% in women, but it had no effect in men. The current study aimed to culturally tailor the intervention for Alaska Native Men, and to test it with a randomized controlled trial among patients at the Southcentral Foundation.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 1, 2023
Status verified
Aug 2025
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2024
Completion
Jan 31, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
998 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SCREENING

Arms

  • No Intervention: Control
    Usual care arm receives established methods for scheduling colorectal cancer screening with clinic patients.
  • Experimental: Messages only
    Receives motivational messages to promote colorectal cancer screening plus usual care.
  • Experimental: Messages plus gift card
    Receives motivational messages to promote colorectal cancer screening, plus offer of a $50 gift card for completing screening, plus usual care.
  • Experimental: Messages plus raffle
    Receives motivational messages to promote colorectal cancer screening, plus offer of entry into a raffle for a prize worth approximately $200 if they complete screening, plus usual care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of Participants Who Completed Colorectal Cancer Screening [ Time Frame: Six months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Southcentral FoundationAnchorageAlaska99508-

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