Youth-led Program to Improve Cancer Screening Awareness

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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
15 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
84 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for students aged 15-18 and their adult family members to help increase awareness of cancer screening in their community. Participants will engage in activities aimed at encouraging adults who need screenings to take action.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a student at New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School.
  • I am between 15 and 18 years old.
  • I am an adult family member of a student in the program.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I live in New Jersey.
  • I speak fluent English or Spanish.
  • I am eligible for at least one cancer screening.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am less than 15 years old.
  • I am not eligible for a cancer screening that is needed.
  • I cannot speak fluent English or Spanish.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

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.

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Eligibility Criteria
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 E…
Contacts

Sara Heinert, PhD, MPH

732-235-7872

sara.heinert@rutgers.edu

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