Status:
COMPLETED
Improving the Frequency of Colonoscopy in Patients With a Previous Colorectal Polyp
Lead Sponsor:
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Colorectal Cancer
Precancerous Condition
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Receiving a reminder letter from their doctor may increase the frequency of colonoscopy in patients who have had a colorectal polyp removed. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is stud...
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: * Determine whether rates of surveillance colonoscopy can be substantially increased by linking computerized data on endoscopic screening procedures to computerized pathology data to iden...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Prior diagnosis of adenomatous polyp
- Underwent prior colonoscopy with polypectomy at Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Due for repeat colonoscopy according to current national guidelines of the American Gastroenterology Association (no colonoscopy within the past 5 years)
- PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Not specified
- PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- See Disease Characteristics
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
800 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00397969
Start Date
February 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
December 19 2013
Active Locations (2)
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1
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
2
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115