Journal article

The SCRIPT trial: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a polygenic risk score to tailor colorectal cancer screening in primary care

S Saya, L Boyd, P Chondros, M McNamara, M King, S Milton, RDA Lourenco, M Clark, G Fishman, J Marker, C Ostroff, R Allman, FM Walter, D Buchanan, I Winship, J McIntosh, F Macrae, M Jenkins, J Emery

Trials | Published : 2022

Abstract

Background: Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) can predict the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and target screening more precisely than current guidelines using age and family history alone. Primary care, as a far-reaching point of healthcare and routine provider of cancer screening and risk information, may be an ideal location for their widespread implementation. Methods: This trial aims to determine whether the SCRIPT intervention results in more risk-appropriate CRC screening after 12 months in individuals attending general practice, compared with standard cancer risk reduction information. The SCRIPT intervention consists of a CRC PRS, tailored risk-specific screening recommendations and a ri..

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