Colorectal cancer screening for older adults
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to help guide decisions about colorectal cancer screening in adults over 75. It aims to use life expectancy to tailor screening so it's more beneficial and less burdensome.
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Who can take part
- You must be 75 years or older
- You must live in Ohio (for part of the study) or receive care at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio or Florida
- You must have had a primary care visit at Cleveland Clinic between 2007 and 2022 (for some parts)
- You cannot have had a colonoscopy in the last 10 years or a stool test (FOBT/FIT) in the last year
- You cannot be actively treated for a cancer other than skin cancer
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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