RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07569250

Increasing CRC Screening in Community Health Centers Through Mobile Messaging Optimization


Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Enrollment

7,220 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to create and test a comprehensive and low burden text message program within existing Community Health Centers (CHC) electronic records system to encourage patients to complete at home colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and to make sure they get follow-up care if their results are abnormal. First, the investigators will learn from clinic staff and patients what their needs and preferences are in terms of use of technology. This information will be used to design the text messages program. * Clinic patients will participate in focus groups * Clinic staff will participate in interviews Second, the investigators will test a series of different message versions in two batches (experiments): * Clinic patients with orders for an at-home colorectal cancer screening kit will receive the different message versions. * In the first batch, the messages that get the most engagement from patients will be selected to be used in the second experiment. * In the second batch, the investigators will test which messages lead to the most colorectal cancer screening completion. * This will be rolled-out within the clinics existing electronic record system. The study team will not receive any information that will identify individual patients. Lastly, the investigators will check again with clinic staff to learn how the program performed, and what would be needed to continue using the text message program in the long run. -Clinic staff will participate in interviews and surveys.


Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

  • Eligibility Criteria for CHC Patients Cohorts
  • Adults 45-75 years old
  • Receive care in partner CHCs
  • Are of average risk for colorectal cancer
  • Received a stool-based testing order at their CHC
  • Have a mobile phone and can receive text messages (Aim 1 quantitative cohort only)
  • Fluent in English, Spanish, or another predominant language to be identified by the PI (applicable to patients focus groups cohort only)
  • Adult employees of participating CHCs
  • Job responsibilities include activities related to CRC screening

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Personal or family history of CRC or colorectal polyps
  • History of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Heritable conditions that put them at above average risk for colorectal cancer (e.g., familial adenomatous polyposis)
  • None

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPersonalized Text Message

Message includes personalized content.

BEHAVIORALScreening Concerns Text Message

Emotional concerns or barriers related to CRC screening.

BEHAVIORALMessage Framing Text Message

Use gain-framed language to influence motivation.

BEHAVIORALAutonomy Support Outreach

Provide patients with choices or options to increase sense of control.

BEHAVIORALImpediments Support Outreach

Include information or resources to help overcome barriers to care.

BEHAVIORALLive Support Outreach

Offer access to live assistance.

OTHERData Reporting and Visualization System Tools

Electronic alerts, dashboards, and tracking systems used to identify and follow up with patients due for CRC screening or abnormal results.


Locations(4)

The Massachusetts League of Community Health Center, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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