U.S., June 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07628998) titled 'Impact of SMS Messaging on Participation in Colorectal Cancer Screening.' on June 01.
Brief Summary: Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Catalonia. Although early detection programs using the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) are effective in reducing both incidence and mortality, their success relies on high population participation. Currently, in the Valles Occidental region, the participation rate stands at 42%, which is below the 65% minimum recommended by European health authorities.
The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether sending a reminder text message (SMS) is an effective tool...