CARES-HCV: Promoting Screening Uptake Among Diverse Baby Boomers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy of educational materials to promote hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake among adults born between 1945-1965.

Official Title
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CARES-HCV: Promoting Concurrent Hepatitis C Virus Screening and Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Among Diverse Baby Boomers

Conditions
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Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Colorectal Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: CARES-HCV


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Born between 1945 and 1965 and up to age 75 No personal history of colorectal cancer (CRC) or current presumptive colorectal cancer symptoms (e.g., unresolved rectal bleeding or abdominal pain/bloating) No personal history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) or liver cancer Able to read, write, speak, and understand English or Spanish Not currently enrolled in another CRC screening or a HCV screening study At average risk for CRC (that is, no hereditary CRC syndromes such as lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, persistent diarrhea, bloating, or lower GI pain, no strong family history of CRC) Not currently up-to date with CRC screenings Not having previously completed HCV screening Able and willing to complete a phone interview Able to provide informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 56 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| All Participants<br>Patients born between 1945-1965 who have clinic visits at a partnering federally qualified health center. | Behavioral: CARES-HCV<br>* CARES-HCV is an educational intervention to promote both hepatitis c screening and colorectal cancer screening among diverse baby boomers in the area.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) knowledge | Participants will be interviewed regarding their HCV knowledge on Day 1 prior to receiving educational materials. They will be interviewed once again approximately one week after receiving educational materials. | Day 1 & Day 7 | 
| Change in Colorectal Cancer (CRC) knowledge | Participants will be interviewed regarding their CRC knowledge on Day 1 prior to receiving educational materials. They will be interviewed once again approximately one week after receiving educational materials. | Day 1 & Day 7 | 
| Hepatitis C Virus Screening Status | Data about participants' HCV screening status will be collected from Federally Qualified Health Care Center's (FQHC) 6 months after participants have received educational materials. | at 6 months | 
| Colorectal Cancer Screening Status | Data about participants' CRC screening status will be collected from Federally Qualified Health Care Center's (FQHC) 6 months after participants have received educational materials. | at 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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HCV Screening, CRC Screening