Training healthcare providers in Nigeria for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis
Official title: Building Capacity for Screening & Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer Through a Comprehensive Colonoscopy Training Program in Nigeria
Run by Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital · NCT05686499 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new training program for healthcare providers in Nigeria to help them become better at screening and diagnosing colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ile-Ife, Osun State and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05686499 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are healthcare professionals, including consultants and registrars in medicine, surgery, and gastroenterology, who are over 18 years old.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under the age of 18 or those unwilling to provide consent will not benefit from this training program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance the capacity for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Nigeria by developing a comprehensive colonoscopy training program. It consists of three main components: a needs assessment to evaluate current healthcare provider capabilities and access to colonoscopy facilities, the development of a low-fidelity simulation training model for skill acquisition, and training on live patients to assess the effectiveness of the training. The initiative seeks to increase the number of proficient healthcare providers in colonoscopy, ultimately improving patient outcomes in colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of trained healthcare providers capable of performing colonoscopies, leading to earlier detection and better management of colorectal cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While similar training programs have been implemented in various settings, this specific approach tailored to Nigeria's healthcare context is novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 * Health care professionals will include consultants and registrars in medicine, surgery, and gastroenterology Exclusion Criteria: * Participants under the age of 18 * Participants unwilling to sign consent
Where it's running
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Endoscopy Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria Recruiting -
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria Recruiting
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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.