Status:
COMPLETED
A Randomized Trial of Cancer Risk and Health Education in Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Conditions:
Colon Cancer
Colonic Neoplasms
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-65 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Having at least one first-degree relative (FDR) with colon cancer increases an individual's risk of developing the disease. Many relatives of cancer patients are ineligible for genetic testing and, th...
Detailed Description
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in North America, despite being referred to as preventable and curable if detected early. Early detection through preventive screeni...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- at least one First Degree Relative (FDR) with Colorectal Cancer
- be between the ages of 25 and 65 years
- live within one hour of Toronto
Exclusion
- previous diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer or other malignancy
- family history suggestive of hereditary Colorectal Cancer
- history of major psychiatric disorder (i.e. schizophrenia, active psychosis, major depression)
- failure to provide consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
252 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00188305
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2009
Last Update
August 17 2015
Active Locations (2)
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1
Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B 3V6
2
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4