Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Homeless

Part of paid clinical trials in Washington D.C., District of Columbia.

Sponsor
George Washington University
Study ID
NCT07220018
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

Notify me when recruiting opens

Save your spot on the interest list for this study. We'll keep your details with this study so our team can follow up when recruiting opens.

Not yet recruiting

Add your contact details and location so we can keep your interest tied to this study.

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
45 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • mHealth for Colorectal cancer screening in Homeless Persons — BEHAVIORAL
    Specific colorectal cancer educational SMS text messages are sent to participants' mobile phones
  • Control SMS Messages — OTHER
    Standard health information SMS text messages sent to participants' mobile phones

Study Details

This study is designed to assess the effect of implementing a text messaging strategy for colorectal cancer screening among homeless persons aged 45-75 years, who are not up to date on colorectal cancer screening, in shelter clinics in NYC. This mixed-methods study uses a randomized clinical trial design and semi-structured interviews.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 31, 2026
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2030
Completion
Oct 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
588 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Colorectal Cancer Specific Education
    6 months of mHealth Colorectal cancer educational messages. The content will address elements such as activating and educating patients, exploring and removing challenges, accommodating personal goals, and engaging and targeting subgroups. Texts will be delivered to encourage cancer screenings and lifestyle changes, and participants will receive appointment reminders before each appointment with a follow-up text and robocall if the appointment is missed.
  • Other: General Health Education
    6 months of mHealth, including basic healthcare and general health promotion via SMS texts that do not overlap with CRC screening content.

Primary Outcome Measure

Completion of CRC Screening [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
George Washington UniversityWashington D.C.District of Columbia20052
Ramin Asgary, MD, MPH
[email protected]
202-994-6803

Find similar trials in Washington D.C., DC

By condition
Colorectal cancer
By specialty
OncologyGI oncology
By research site
George Washington University· Washington D.C., DC

Related Studies