Community-based program to prevent liver cancer in Thailand
Official title: Evaluating a Community-Based Behaviour Change Communication Model to Prevent Cholangiocarcinoma in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Run by McMaster University · NCT05321992 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | McMaster University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phu Wiang, Changwat Khon Kaen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05321992 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of cholangiocarcinoma in the targeted communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with community-based health education programs in preventing various diseases, suggesting potential effectiveness for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.