Colorectal Cancer Screening in Alaska Native Men

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Conditions studied: Colorectal Cancer

In brief

Alaska Native men have the highest rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in the US. Screening can prevent disease and improve survival. A previous study tested text messages to increase colorectal cancer screening in Alaska Native patients of the Southcentral Foundation healthcare system in Anchorage, Alaska. The intervention improved screening by 50% in women, but it had no effect in men. The current study aimed to culturally tailor the intervention for Alaska Native Men, and to test it with a randomized controlled trial among patients at the Southcentral Foundation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06436300

Run by

Washington State University

People needed

998

Starts

2023-08-01

Expected to finish

2024-01-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-29

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 75. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Alaska Native or American Indian racial identity
• Male gender identity
• Active patient of the Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska
• Empanelled to primary care provider in the Anchorage or local Valley area
• Eligible for routine preventive colorectal cancer screening

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Southcentral Foundation — Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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