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Colorectal Cancer Screening in Alaska Native Men

NCT06436300 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 998

Last updated 2025-08-29

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Motivational text messaging

Intervention sends up to 4 motivational messages by text or email to Alaska Native men who are active patients and due for colorectal cancer screening. Incentive arms include promise of a $50 gift card or entry into a raffle for prize worth about $200 if they complete screening.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Southcentral Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • Washington State University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-01
Primary Completion
2024-01-31
Completion
2024-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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