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Overcoming Racial Disparities in Screening Mammography
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
The purpose of this study is to increase screening mammography among Black women by implementing and evaluating a culturally tailored patient-centric program designed to address barriers to screening. By performing a randomized clinical trial, this study aims to develop effective strategies to improve adherence to screening mammography and contribute to reducing health disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
Official title: A Personalized Approach to Promote Health Equity by Overcoming Racial Disparities in Screening Mammography
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
176
Start Date
2026-05-31
Completion Date
2027-11-30
Last Updated
2026-05-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Appointment mail reminder
Patient will receive an appointment reminder in the mail 7-10 days prior to the appointment.
Telephone counseling
The telephone counseling will include an appointment reminder within 7 days of their appointment and identify and troubleshoot barriers to patient's mammography completion.
Digital navigation video
The digital navigation video will explain the rationale for the mammogram and the mammography procedure. Digital navigation video will be sent by SMS text message 1-3 days prior to the appointment.
Automated phone call
Patient will receive an automated reminder phone call for their appointment 1-3 days prior to the appointment.
Locations (1)
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States