Program to increase cancer screening among low-income women in Central Ohio
A Multi-Level Intervention for Improving Screening Rates of Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer in Women in Low-Income Communities
This study is trying to see if a new program can help low-income women in Central Ohio get better access to cancer screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2067 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06666192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Ohio State University SCREEN Community Program aims to enhance screening and follow-up for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers among low-income and uninsured women in Central Ohio. The program employs a multi-level intervention that includes both clinic-based components, such as patient education, and community-based strategies, like media outreach and training for health workers. The initiative will first assess local factors affecting screening, pilot the intervention in a clinic, and then evaluate its effectiveness through a randomized trial. The ultimate goal is to improve access to cancer screenings and ensure better health outcomes for underserved populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are low-income and uninsured women residing in targeted census tracts in Central Ohio.
Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving regular cancer screenings or those outside the targeted geographic areas may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase cancer screening rates and reduce mortality among underserved women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in increasing cancer screening rates through community-based interventions, suggesting this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Level 1 is the health clinics (Helping Hands \[pilot\]; 6 Lower Lights clinics). Clinics are eligible if they provide preventive health care to residents of the targeted census tracts. * Level 2 focuses on health care providers (physicians, nurses, physician assistants \[PA\]/nurse practitioners \[NPs\]) and office staff practicing at participating clinics who are involved in the screening and/or screening referral process (determined by individual clinical sites) and can speak, read, and write English * Patients (Level 3) are the recipients of health care and screening interventional strategies implemented by clinics and providers. * Level 4 is the community to include residents in targeted census tracts around each clinic.
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Electra D Paskett, PhD — Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Email: OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu
- Phone: 800-293-5066
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.