Training general practitioners to improve colorectal cancer screening rates
Improving the Participation Rate in ColoRectal Cancer Screening by Training General Practitioners in Motivational Interviewing
This study is testing whether training doctors in better communication can help more people get screened for colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 902 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Brest Academic / other |
| Locations | 53 sites (Brest and 52 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04492215 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance colorectal cancer screening rates by training general practitioners (GPs) in motivational interviewing techniques. Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in France, and while screening is organized, GPs often do not systematically offer tests due to various constraints. By equipping GPs with effective communication skills, the study seeks to increase patient participation in screening programs. The intervention involves direct interactions between trained GPs and patients to promote screening for colorectal cancer.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 to 74, living in Finistère, and at average risk for colorectal cancer who have never participated in organized screening.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age criteria, have symptoms or risk factors for colorectal cancer, or are unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase the early detection of colorectal cancer, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that training GPs in communication techniques can lead to a significant increase in screening rates, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People with an average risk of colorectal cancer (presenting no symptoms or risk factors). * People living in Finistère. * People aged 50 to 74 who have never participated in organized screening for colorectal cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Persons without address to receive the Health Belief Model (HBM)questionnaire * People who do not fit the organized screening criteria * Persons unable to give consent (patients under guardianship, curatorship, non-French speaking, illiterate)
Where this trial is running
Brest and 52 other locations
- Dr ABALAIN — Brest, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr HENRY — Brest, France (Recruiting)
- Dr PETTON-HILI — Brest, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr DENIEL — Châteauneuf-du-Faou, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LE BOURHIS — Châteauneuf-du-Faou, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr PERRIER — Clohars-Carnoët, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr CHAPOIX — Crozon, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr OLIVIER — Daoulas, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr ATTENCOURT — Douarnenez, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr KERVELLA — Douarnenez, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr VELLY — Ergué-Gabéric, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BLANCHARD — Esquibien, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr DESNOT — Esquibien, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr VIALA — Esquibien, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr DAOUDAL — Fouesnant, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LEFEVRE — Fouesnant, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr MAGADUR — Fouesnant, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr MUNCK — Guerlesquin, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr POINOT — Guerlesquin, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LE FLOCH — Guilvinec, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LE GRIGNOU — Guisseny, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr PITMAN — Landivisiau, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr COLLETER — Lanmeur, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr CRENN-CORVEZ — Lanmeur, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BECK-ROBERT — Lanmeur, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BARAIS — Lannilis, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr VERBEQUE MORVAN — Le Conquet, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr TREBAOL — Le Faou, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr GRALL — Le Relecq-Kerhuon, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BOUTERAON — Loperhet, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr PIPET-PENIN — Moelan Sur Mer, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BEURTON-COURAUD — Pleyben, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LUCAS — Pleyben, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr KERFRIDEN KERHOAS — Pleyber-Christ, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BAUTA — Plonévez-Porzay, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr COGNEAU — Plonévez-Porzay, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr GASNIER — Ploudalmezeau, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr AOUDIA — Plouezoc'h, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr LOPIN — Plougonven, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr DROGOU — Plouhinec, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BODIN — Plouneour Trez, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr DE LA SOUDIERE — Plouzané, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr PETIT — Pont l'Abbé, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr PREVOT — Pouldreuzic, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr AUTRET — Quimper, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr COROLLER — Quimper, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr COUTURIER — Quimper, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr JOLIVET COUTURE — Quimper, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr KERGASTEL — Quimper, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Dr BARCELO — Saint-Martin-des-Champs, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
+3 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean Yves Le Reste, Pr
- Email: lereste@univ-brest.fr
- Phone: 02 98 01 65 52
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.