Automated Tele Counseling for Screening Mammography

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Breast Cancer

In brief

The purpose and aim of this study is to test the use of a computer-based, automated telecommunications system and its effectiveness in increasing the rates of regular screening mammography among women ages 50-74. The system will not only help in scheduling appointments but will help women in overcoming any barriers that may deter them from having the procedure at all. The programs are designed to be user friendly and easy to implement in clinical practice.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00247013

Run by

Boston Medical Center

People needed

2120

Starts

1996-01-01

Expected to finish

2006-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-02-22

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 74. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ages 50-74
• A recent (within the last 6 months) negative screening mammogram

You may not qualify if…

• Lack a permanent address or planning to move from the Boston area during the study period
• No home telephone or no touch tone service
• Cannot use a telephone unassisted
• Cannot understand conversational English over the telephone
• Major medical illness that would preclude participation
• History of breast cancer
• Mammography or other breast diagnostic procedures (except CBE) or therapeutic procedures since the last screening mammogram
• Another member of household enrolled in the study (to eliminate possible study contamination)

Where it is running

• Boston Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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