CPHARM - CRC Study
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Health awareness campaign.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Colorectal Cancer. Basic parameters: 50 years — 75 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Malaysia
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Community Pharmacy-Based Health-Seeking Behaviour and Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Among Malaysian Adults
Overview
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Malaysia and worldwide. Although it can often be prevented or treated successfully when detected early, many people in Malaysia are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Screening tests, such as the immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT), can help detect early signs of colorectal cancer; however, participation in screening remains low. Community pharmacies are easily accessible healthcare settings where people frequently seek health advice. Pharmacists may play an important role in improving awareness and encouraging colorectal cancer screening by providing education and support. However, more information is needed to understand how people perceive and respond to pharmacy-based colorectal cancer screening.
Interventions
- Behavioral Health awareness campaign
Campaign Components The one-day Ribbon of Hope campaign will be implemented at each intervention pharmacy to promote colorectal cancer awareness and screening uptake. The campaign consists of educational materials and one-on-one education about colorectal cancer.
Primary outcome measures
- Beliefs and perceptions toward colorectal cancer and iFOBT screening [Time frame: From enrollment to the 8th week follow-up.]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Proportion of participants who were willing to accept and perform iFOBT, report iFOBT results, and follow-up if needed. [Time frame: From enrollment to the 8th week of follow-up]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 50 to 75 years
- Visiting participating community pharmacies during the study period
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to complete the study questionnaire
- Willing to provide consent for follow-up assessment of: iFOBT provision, iFOBT testing completion, iFOBT results
Exclusion criteria
- Previous diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- History of colonoscopy within the recommended screening interval (within past 1 year)
- Currently experiencing symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer
- Having a first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Non-randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
Study locations
Malaysia · 1 center
- Big Caring Group — Klang
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07714291 · 53176