Image

A Youth-led Intervention to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Cancer Screening

A Youth-led Intervention to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Cancer Screening

Recruiting
15-80 years
All
Phase N/A
  • Technical (Original)
  • Simplified (AI rewritten)

Powered by AI

Overview

This study engages youth as health advocates to increase cancer screening in their community. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a youth-led intervention on cancer screening awareness in adults who are overdue for cancer screening.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Student at New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School (15-18 years) and their adult family members (18+ years old) who are NJ residents.
  • Adults must be eligible for at least one cancer screening other than skin (see below).
  • Participants must be fluent in either English or Spanish and the youth must speak the same language as the adult.

Breast: 40-74 year old women Cervical: 21-65 year old women with a cervix (have not had a hysterectomy) Colorectal: 45-75 year olds Prostate: 50 to 69 year old men (start at 45 for black males) Lung: 50 to 80 year olds who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Overall

21-75 year old women 45-75 year old men 76-80 year olds who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Students less than 15 years old.
  • Adults not eligible for a cancer screening of interest.
  • Unable to speak fluent English or Spanish.

Study details
    Cancer

NCT07008781

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

15 October 2025

Contact a study center
Step 1 Get in touch with the nearest study center
We have submitted the contact information you provided to the research team at {{SITE_NAME}}. A copy of the message has been sent to your email for your records.
Would you like to be notified about other trials? Sign up for Patient Notification Services.
Sign up

Send a message

Enter your contact details to connect with study team

Investigator Avatar

Primary Contact

  Other languages supported:

First name*
Last name*
Email*
Phone number*
Other language

FAQs

Learn more about clinical trials

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a study designed to test specific interventions or treatments' effectiveness and safety, paving the way for new, innovative healthcare solutions.

Why should I take part in a clinical trial?

Participating in a clinical trial provides early access to potentially effective treatments and directly contributes to the healthcare advancements that benefit us all.

How long does a clinical trial take place?

The duration of clinical trials varies. Some trials last weeks, some years, depending on the phase and intention of the trial.

Do I get compensated for taking part in clinical trials?

Compensation varies per trial. Some offer payment or reimbursement for time and travel, while others may not.

How safe are clinical trials?

Clinical trials follow strict ethical guidelines and protocols to safeguard participants' health. They are closely monitored and safety reviewed regularly.
Add a private note
  • abc Select a piece of text.
  • Add notes visible only to you.
  • Send it to people through a passcode protected link.