NCT00229554

Brief Summary

Despite strong evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a variety of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods for reducing CRC mortality, current CRC screening rates fall far below the levels needed to significantly impact CRC mortality. Unfortunately, however, the existing literature on patient CRC screening behavior does not yet provide a sufficient evidence base for making sound recommendations regarding how to most effectively improve upon these rates in the VA. This study will inform future CRC screening promotion efforts and make important scientific contributions to existing literature by: (a) delineating the relative contribution of patient cognitive, environmental and background factors to CRC screening behavior using a multi-level, theory driven analysis approach on a nationally representative sample, and (b) identifying the determinants of variation in CRC screening behavior across vulnerable population subgroups.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
4,644

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2006

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 27, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 29, 2005

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2006

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2007

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Status Verified

January 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

September 27, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2015

Conditions

Colorectal NeoplasmsMass ScreeningPatient Compliance

Keywords

health surveysquestionnaires

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • colorectal cancer screening compliance

    self-report or medical records documentation of either a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in the past 15 months, a sigmoidoscopy or double contrast barium enema in the past 5.5 years, or a colonoscopy in the past 11 years

Study Arms (1)

Group 1

Male and female veterans age 50-75 who have had one or more primary care visits at a VA Medical facility in the past two years.

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Primary care patients

You may qualify if:

  • Study subjects must be a male or female veteran who has had one or more primary care visits at a VHA medical center in the past 2 years and is between the age of 50 and 75.

You may not qualify if:

  • Study subjects cannot be a VHA employee, deceased, have a colorectal cancer diagnosis, be enrolled in VA adult day care or nursing home, or have dementia.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States

Location

Related Publications (10)

  • Partin MR, Grill J, Noorbaloochi S, Powell AA, Burgess DJ, Vernon SW, Halek K, Griffin JM, van Ryn M, Fisher DA. Validation of self-reported colorectal cancer screening behavior from a mixed-mode survey of veterans. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2008 Apr;17(4):768-76. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-07-0759. Epub 2008 Apr 1.

    PMID: 18381474RESULT

  • Burgess DJ, Powell AA, Griffin JM, Partin MR. Race and the validity of self-reported cancer screening behaviors: development of a conceptual model. Prev Med. 2009 Feb;48(2):99-107. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.11.014. Epub 2008 Dec 11.

    PMID: 19118570RESULT

  • Partin MR, Burgess DJ, Halek K, Grill J, Vernon SW, Fisher DA, Griffin JM, Murdoch M. Randomized trial showed requesting medical records with a survey produced a more representative sample than requesting separately. J Clin Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;61(10):1028-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2007.11.015. Epub 2008 Jun 11.

    PMID: 18550333RESULT

  • Friedemann-Sanchez G, Griffin JM, Partin MR. Gender differences in colorectal cancer screening barriers and information needs. Health Expect. 2007 Jun;10(2):148-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2006.00430.x.

    PMID: 17524008RESULT

  • Burgess DJ, van Ryn M, Grill J, Noorbaloochi S, Griffin JM, Ricards J, Vernon SW, Fisher DA, Partin MR. Presence and correlates of racial disparities in adherence to colorectal cancer screening guidelines. J Gen Intern Med. 2011 Mar;26(3):251-8. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1575-7. Epub 2010 Nov 18.

    PMID: 21088920RESULT

  • Kodl MM, Powell AA, Noorbaloochi S, Grill JP, Bangerter AK, Partin MR. Mental health, frequency of healthcare visits, and colorectal cancer screening. Med Care. 2010 Oct;48(10):934-9. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e3181e57901.

    PMID: 20706162RESULT

  • Partin MR, Noorbaloochi S, Grill J, Burgess DJ, van Ryn M, Fisher DA, Griffin JM, Powell AA, Halek K, Bangerter A, Vernon SW. The interrelationships between and contributions of background, cognitive, and environmental factors to colorectal cancer screening adherence. Cancer Causes Control. 2010 Sep;21(9):1357-68. doi: 10.1007/s10552-010-9563-0. Epub 2010 Apr 24.

    PMID: 20419343RESULT

  • Burgess DJ, Grill J, Noorbaloochi S, Griffin JM, Ricards J, van Ryn M, Partin MR. The effect of perceived racial discrimination on bodily pain among older African American men. Pain Med. 2009 Nov;10(8):1341-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00742.x.

    PMID: 20021596RESULT

  • Powell AA, Burgess DJ, Vernon SW, Griffin JM, Grill JP, Noorbaloochi S, Partin MR. Colorectal cancer screening mode preferences among US veterans. Prev Med. 2009 Nov;49(5):442-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.09.002. Epub 2009 Sep 8.

    PMID: 19747502RESULT

  • Griffin JM, Burgess D, Vernon SW, Friedemann-Sanchez G, Powell A, van Ryn M, Halek K, Noorbaloochi S, Grill J, Bloomfield H, Partin M. Are gender differences in colorectal cancer screening rates due to differences in self-reporting? Prev Med. 2009 Nov;49(5):436-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.09.013. Epub 2009 Sep 16.

    PMID: 19765609RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal NeoplasmsPatient Compliance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesPatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Melissa R. Partin, PhD

    Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2005

First Posted

September 29, 2005

Study Start

March 1, 2006

Primary Completion

May 1, 2007

Study Completion

March 1, 2008

Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2009-01

Locations

US(1)