Community-based program to prevent liver cancer in Thailand
Evaluating a Community-Based Behaviour Change Communication Model to Prevent Cholangiocarcinoma in Khon Kaen, Thailand
This study is testing a community health program in Thailand to see if educating people about liver cancer risks can help them make better choices and prevent the disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | McMaster University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phu Wiang, Changwat Khon Kaen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05321992 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance a community-based health education program designed to prevent cholangiocarcinoma, a common liver cancer in Thailand. The program focuses on educating residents about risk factors such as liver fluke infections, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices. Over five years, researchers will assess the effectiveness of this program in improving knowledge and behaviors related to liver cancer prevention among community members in Khon Kaen. The study will involve residents aged 20 and older from selected villages in the region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 20 and older residing in one of the 16 selected villages in Khon Kaen province.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 20 years old or do not live in the designated villages will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of cholangiocarcinoma in the targeted communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based health education programs in preventing various diseases, suggesting potential effectiveness for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * any individual residing in one of the 16 villages selected in the Khon Kaen province of Thailand, aged 20 and older Exclusion Criteria: * any individual 19 years or younger * any individual not residing in one of the 16 pre-selected villages in the Khon Kaen province of Thailand
Where this trial is running
Phu Wiang, Changwat Khon Kaen
- Khon Kaen University — Phu Wiang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gina Agarwal, MBBS, PhD — McMaster University
- Study coordinator: Ricardo Angeles, MD, MPH, MHPEd, PhD
- Email: angelesric@gmail.com
- Phone: 905-515-2100
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.