Clinical trials: Behavioral Risks of Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Risk Stratification to Promote Effective Shared Decision-Making for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Shared decision-making (SDM) has been advocated as a strategy for increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates. Our studies to date suggest that while the use of a novel computer-based decision aid facilitates several…
- Trial name
- NCT01596582
- Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Inflammation, Smoking Cessation
Screening and Multiple Intervention on Lung Epidemics
This prospective randomized pilot trial will evaluate a multiple intervention program of prevention in lifelong smokers aiming at reduction of chronic inflammation status through treatment with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Smoking Cessation, Diet Modification, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- SMILE (NCT03654105)
- Testing
- Cytisine, Acetylsalicylic acid, Diet Modification and Physical Activity Increase
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
Breast Cancer Risk
The Effects of Equivalent Weight Loss With or Without Exercise Training on Breast Cancer Risk (SHAPE-2)
Physical inactivity and overweight are two accepted risk factors for breast cancer. However, because of their correlation it is not clear which is most relevant to risk.
- Trial name
- SHAPE-2 (NCT01511276)
- Testing
- Diet, Mainly exercise induced weight loss
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Breast Cancer
Evaluation of Mailers Promoting Mammogram Screening
In this evaluation, 3 different versions of mailers promoting annual mammograms are being sent to women on the month of their 50th and 64th birthdays.
- Trial name
- NCT04555902
- Testing
- Postcard, Small Gift, Loss Frame and Fear Appeals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Cancer, Risk Factors in Latinos
Determinants of Multiple Health Risk Behaviors Among Latinos
The goal of this research study is to learn how cultural, environmental, and interpersonal experiences, as well as personal thoughts and feelings, influence cancer risk behaviors among Latino residents of Houston, Texas.
- Trial name
- NCT01479257
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Accelerometer, Smart Phone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ovarian Cancer
Effects of Web-Based Ovarian Cancer Awareness Education on Women's Health Beliefs and Risk-Reducing Behaviors
This randomized controlled study will evaluate the effects of web-based ovarian cancer awareness education on women's awareness of ovarian cancer, health beliefs, and risk-reducing behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT07882485
- Testing
- Web-Based Ovarian Cancer Awareness Education, General Reproductive Health Information
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Breast Cancer Prevention
MELIORA Data Collection Campaigns
To support the development of the MELIORA digital app for the MELIORA main intervention, an initial pilot study (Data Collection Campaign, DCC) is being conducted with the three target participant groups: healthy women at…
- Trial name
- DCC (NCT07190066)
- Testing
- Data Collection campaign
- Where
- 7 sites in Greece, Lithuania and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer
Cachexia in Gynecological Cancer and the Preventive Role of Weight Training
The study aim was to compare the effectiveness of combined training (CT; aerobic + resistance exercises) and high-intensity interval body weight training (HIITBW) on body composition, metabolic and inflammatory profile, physical…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer, Menopause, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03200639
- Testing
- Combined training, High intensity interval training with body weight
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro
Disorders of Breast
High-Intensity Interval Training for Women at Heightened Risk for Breast Cancer
The goal of this research study is to learn if there is a level of exercise training that is more effective in lowering biomarker levels that are linked to breast cancer risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02923401
- Testing
- Exercise, Questionnaires, Motivational Session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lung Neoplasms, Radon Exposure
Impact of Smoking Information on Concerns About Radon
Despite a push for tailored messages, health communications are often aimed at, and viewed by, people with varying levels of risk.
- Conditions
- Lung Neoplasms, Radon Exposure, Smoking, Intention
- Trial name
- NCT03499535
- Testing
- Radon & Smoking Synergistic, Radon Only, Radon and Smoking Isolated
- Volunteers
- 1,390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paul Windschitl
Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
The Efficacy and Safety of Electronic Cigarettes: a 5-year Follow-up Study
The main aim of this multicentric 5-year follow-up study is to evaluate for the first time the long-term efficacy and safety (in terms of smoking-related serious diseases requiring hospitalization) of e-cigarette smoking…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Cancer of the Lung, Cancer of the Bladder
- Trial name
- NCT01785537
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi 'G. d'Annunzio' Chieti e Pescara
Physical Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Global Positioning System (GPS) Exposure to Environments & Relations With Biomarkers of Cancer Risk
The prevalence of overweight and obesity are increasing worldwide. In the U.S., approximately 85,000 new cancer cases per year are related to obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT02094170
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 601 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cancer Related-Risks, Risk Perception
Measurement of Cancer-Related Risk Perception in Smokers
The purpose of this study is to develop an accurate way of measuring people's thoughts about cancer risk. The researchers at the Queens Hospital Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Adelphi University are working…
- Conditions
- Cancer Related-Risks, Risk Perception, Survey, Focus Group
- Trial name
- NCT00588211
- Testing
- Interviews, focus group, Survey
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,514 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center