A Study of the Perceptions About Colon Cancer of Upper Midwest Native Americans and Their Health Care Providers
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-000425
About this study
The purpose of this study is to survey the Native Americans and their medical providers from two upper midwest communities for their perceptions about colon cancer, and the benefits or barriers for screening.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria
- Native American resident of Red Lake or White Earth Reservation
- Age between 50-80 years of age (target colon cancer screening population)
- Health care workers of any age
Exclusions Criteria
- Past personal history of colonic neoplasia (ie polyp or cancer)
- Significant medical illness precluding screening (ie severe cirrhosis)
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Publications
Publications are currently not available