Using Multimedia Approaches to Communicate Probabilities in Patient Decision Aids for Low-Literacy Populations: Randomized Trial

Completed

Conditions studied: Colorectal Cancer

In brief

The goal of this research study is to compare how people who are 45-75 years old respond to 3 different versions of a program about screening tests for colorectal cancer. Researchers want to use this study as part of a long-term project to learn the best ways to communicate health information to patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02151032

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

189

Starts

2012-11-01

Expected to finish

2020-05-19

Last updated by the study team

2023-11-13

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men and women 45 to 75 years of age.
• Participant must speak English.

You may not qualify if…

• Self-reported diagnosis of colon cancer.

Where it is running

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States
• Bethel's Heavenly Hands — Houston, Texas, United States
• Literacy Advance of Houston — Houston, Texas, United States
• Ephiphany Community Health Outreach Services — Houston, Texas, United States

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