NCT00924690

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to design messages which can help people learn more about how to prevent colon cancer. Eligible participants will be asked to review a series of short cancer prevention messages and share their opinions on them. Participants also need to fill out a short survey with questions on their background and attitudes and knowledge about physical activity and colon cancer. The whole study can be completed online and will take less than 1 hour. After completing the entire study, participants will receive $25. If you are interested in participating in this study, please visit the following website: https://surveys.chaicore.com/preventcancer/

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
207

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2009

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer

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

April 6, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2009

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 19, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2009

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

July 7, 2010

Status Verified

July 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

April 6, 2009

Last Update Submit

July 6, 2010

Conditions

Keywords

ColonCancerScreeningPreventionInformation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Elaboration using the Elaboration Likelihood Scale

    This study is to be completed in one session. The outcome is measured immediately after reading messages

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Behavioral Intention to Engage in Colorectal Cancer Screening or Physical Activity

    This study is to be completed in one session. The outcome is measured immediately after reading messages

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral Message Arm

Other: Behavioral Messages

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Generic Message Arm

Other: Generic Messages

Interventions

Participants will read 10 behavioral messages about colon cancer screening and physical activity.

1

Individuals will read 10 generic messages about colon cancer screening and physical activity.

Also known as: Control
2

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 80 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Female
  • Ages 50-80 years old

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal NeoplasmsNeoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Lucia A Leone, BA

    UNC

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Marci K Campbell, PhD

    UNC

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2009

First Posted

June 19, 2009

Study Start

June 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2009

Study Completion

October 1, 2009

Last Updated

July 7, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-07

Locations