Colorectal cancer screening for homeless adults
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study offers free colorectal cancer screening to homeless adults aged 45 to 75 who haven't had recent screening. It aims to find and prevent cancer early in people staying at shelter clinics.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 75 years old
- You are currently homeless and visiting a shelter clinic in New York City
- You haven't had a colonoscopy in the last 10 years, or other screening tests within the recommended timeframes
- You speak English or Spanish
- You can receive and read text messages
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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