Surveillance Colonoscopy in Older Adults: The SurvOlderAdults Study
VA Office of Research and Development
130,000 participants
Oct 1, 2023
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death. Detection and removal of polyps can reduce risk for developing colorectal cancer. After finding and removing precancerous polyps, repeat colonoscopy is routinely recommended. However, it is unclear whether repeat additional colonoscopy further reduces risk for colorectal cancer. For older adults age 75 and older, the lack of this information is especially important, given that the risks of colonoscopy go up with age. This research will evaluate whether older adults with a prior history of precancerous polyps have higher colorectal cancer risks compared to older adults who had a prior normal colonoscopy, and whether, among those with prior precancerous polyps, repeating a colonoscopy after age 75 is associated with reduced cancer risk. The investigators will synthesize these data and gather perspectives from Veterans and clinical stakeholders to make recommendations on whether older adults with a prior history of polyps should continue or defer colonoscopy after age 75.
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Interventions
For Aim 1, the investigators will examine colorectal cancer risk among older adults with prior removal of a precancerous polyp (adenoma) vs a prior normal colonoscopy
For Aim 2, the investigators will examine colorectal cancer risk among older adults with prior history of polypectomy, exposed vs unexposed to subsequent surveillance colonoscopy
The investigators will conduct 44 semi-structured one-on-one qualitative interviews with VA patients (older adults) and providers (primary care, GI, geriatrics) to understand perspectives on CRC risk, and potential benefits and harms of surveillance (Aim 3a). The investigators will then convene an expert panel with key stakeholders including Veterans, primary providers, geriatricians, gastroenterologists, VA leaders, and policy makers to present Aim 1, 2, and 3a findings (Aim 3b). The primary outcome will be specific recommendations regarding use of surveillance colonoscopy in older adults, ranked by priority and feasibility, that can guide VA policy around future implementation (or de-implementation) of surveillance among older adults.
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NCT05994482