πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-21

Animated Storytelling to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening (NCT07522177)

Using Short Animated Storytelling to Increase Intent for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A U.S. Online Randomized Controlled Trial

🟑 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Stanford University

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This online randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a short animated storytelling video increases behavioral expectation to obtain colorectal cancer screening among screening-eligible U.S. adults who report not yet having completed screening. Participants will be recruited via Prolific and randomized in Stanford Qualtrics to view either a brief animated video or a time-neutral informational text. Outcomes will be assessed immediately after exposure.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Stanford University β€” Stanford, California

Age range: 45 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Short animated storytelling video (BEHAVIORAL)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Stanford University β€” Stanford, California

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—