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NCT07091032 Building Connections

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NCT ID NCT07091032
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Massachusetts General Hospital
Condition Cancer Colorectal
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 3,600 participants
Start Date 2025-08-07
Primary Completion 2029-12-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Treatment as UsualBuilding Connections Intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 3,600 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-07 with a primary completion date of 2029-12-30.

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Brief Summary

Building Connections seeks to address health and healthcare inequities in socially vulnerable communities. The project will be conducted in collaboration with clinical practices across Massachusetts, serving a diverse population heavily represented in Community Clinics and Health Centers. The program will offer evidence-based interventions in obesity/weight management, cancer screening, and mental health.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * The general inclusion criteria involve being 18+, speaking English or Spanish, and meeting one or more of the following criteria: Obesity: Patients with a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater (i.e., obese category). Cancer screening: Average-risk patients without recommended colorectal or cervical cancer screenings for their age group and biological sex. Specifically: Colon Cancer (CRC) inclusion criteria: Patients aged 45-75 who are due for screenings, with last FIT longer than 1 year ago, last colonoscopy longer than 10 years ago, and last Cologuard longer than 3 years ago. And/or Cervical cancer inclusion criteria: Women and patients with a cervix aged 30-65 who are due for screening: with last pap longer than 3 years ago; last co-test longer than 5 years ago; last primary HPV screening longer than 5 years ago. Mental health: Patients with moderate to severe depression or anxiety symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * The general exclusion criteria are: those with current pregnancy, or the participant is cognitively impaired, not having a visit to the primary care clinic in the prior 2 years, and speaking a language other than English or Spanish. Exclusion criteria for obesity intervention: had prior metabolic or bariatric surgery or planning to have this surgery in the next 6 months, currently enrolled in an intensive lifestyle program. Exclusion criteria for cancer screening intervention include: Colon Cancer (CRC) exclusion criteria: has colorectal cancer documented in the problem list; has ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease documented in the problem list Cervical cancer exclusion criteria: has cervical cancer documented in the problem list; has had a prior hysterectomy. Exclusion criteria for mental health: include patients with active suicidality, active substance use disorder, a history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or who are already receiving behavioral health care (therapy sessions in the past 3 months or an appointment upcoming in the next month).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Margarita Alegria, Ph.D.

✉ malegria@mgh.harvard.edu

📞 617-724-1237

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07091032 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Cancer Colorectal. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07091032 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07091032 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at malegria@mgh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07091032 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07091032 clinical trial?

NCT07091032 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 3,600 participants.

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