Online Programs to Promote Colon Cancer Screening
Online Programs to Promote Colon Cancer Screening
To evaluate online peer support and colorectal cancer screening behavior among individuals
 who are not currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines. This is a randomized
 controlled trial.
Participants in the control group will view standard online information about colon cancer
 screening. Participants in the intervention group will view the same information and also
 will be invited to sign on to the online website and interact with peer supporters at their
 convenience. They will have 6 months to communicate with peer supporters. Peer supporters are
 encouraged to address comments and concerns of the study participants.

 About 300 study participants, majority white, female. Inclusion criteria: age 50-75, not
 currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines, no previous colorectal cancer.

 The study will also include 15 previously identified peer supporters.

 Recruitment: Administrators of the SparkPeople.com weight loss community will send study
 recruitment emails to members at least 50 years of age. Interested individuals will pass an
 eligibility screening and provide informed consent.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Age 50-75

 2. Not currently meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines

 3. No previous colorectal cancer.