Uncovering and Overcoming the Barriers of Colorectal Cancer Screening Amongst Spouses of Patients With Colorectal Cancer
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interventional
60
1 country
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Brief Summary
To determine amongst spouses of colorectal cancer patients:
- 1.Screening rates for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) amongst spouses of patients with CRC
- 2.Barriers to screening based on the Health Belief Model (HBM)
- 3.Mediators to behaviour change using the transtheoretical model of behavioural change
- 4.If tailored interventions addressing education, convenience and cost would improve screening rates amongst the spouses
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer
Started Dec 2017
Longer than P75 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer
1 active site
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
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 4, 2017
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 5, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 10, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 28, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2023
CompletedApril 13, 2026
April 1, 2026
5.2 years
September 5, 2019
April 9, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
The proportion of participants that completed the FIT test within three months post enrollment.
The research team would like to compare the percentage of FIT kit uptake rates amongst the two intervention arms. A positive outcome would be a higher percentage of FIT uptake seen in the targeted intervention arm.
3 months
Study Arms (2)
Current practice
PLACEBO COMPARATOR"Intervention A" depicts current practices by informing the participants that FIT kits can be obtained from from the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) or one of their collection point free of charge.
Targeted intervention programme
ACTIVE COMPARATOR"Intervention B" involves a targeted intervention programme tackling issues relating to a lack of education, inconvenience and cost would improve screening rates amongst the spouses.
Interventions
"Intervention A" depicts current practices by informing the participants that FIT kits can be obtained from from the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) or one of their collection point free of charge. Participants will be contacted at 3 months after enrollment to determine whether they have completed the FIT test.
The targeted intervention programme includes participants undergoing a structured educational program regarding colorectal cancer and the importance of screening in its prevention. The details will be explained to them using the pamphlet from MOH on Colorectal Cancer Screening. They will also be offered two FIT kits free of charge. Research team will educate participants on how to perform the FIT test. A detailed information guide on how to collect stool samples for FIT kit and how to return the completed FIT kit to the NUH Colorectal Centre will be given to them. Participants will be contacted at 3 months after enrollment to determine whether they have completed the FIT test.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Has a partner who was diagnosed and treated for Colorectal Cancer
- Either Singaporean or Permanent Resident;
- Fulfilled the eligibility to undergo screening for colorectal cancer as stipulated by MOH.
You may not qualify if:
- Pre-existing family history of FAP, HNPCC or inflammatory bowel disease in the family, as this would place the patient in the high risk group
- Previous personal history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
National University Hospital
Kent Ridge, 119074, Singapore
Related Publications (1)
Lau J, Choe L, Hui Juan Lee D, Khoo AM, Koh WL, Peh C, Ng A, Lim TZ, Lieske B, Lee KC, Chong CS, Seow CS, Keh CHL, Ng JY, Tan KK. Increasing Colorectal Screening Uptake in Spouses of Patients With Colorectal Cancer Using a Randomized Behavioral Trial. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 Jul 29;22(6):e247018. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2024.7018.
PMID: 39074504DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- SCREENING
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor Tan Ker Kan
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 5, 2019
First Posted
September 10, 2020
Study Start
December 4, 2017
Primary Completion
February 28, 2023
Study Completion
June 30, 2023
Last Updated
April 13, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share