Manitoba physicians, especially in Winnipeg, are encouraged to refer potentially eligible patients to a research trial comparing the effectiveness of annual at-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) to colonoscopy for finding colorectal cancer (CRC) in older adults who have a history of colorectal polyps. 

The University of Manitoba is part of an international team of researchers across 14 sites in the United States and 3 here in Canada. All participants will be asked to complete an annual survey including information on health, medications, and opinions on surveillance testing. 

Key Inclusion Criteria

• Age 65 – 82 
• Speak English or Spanish 
• Have a history of colorectal polyps 
• Due for colonoscopy now or within the next 12 months 

Key Exclusion Criteria

• Personal history of colorectal cancer or a genetic colorectal cancer syndrome 
• Personal history of Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis 
• Too sick for colonoscopy 
• Most recent colonoscopy with advanced polyps a or multiple polyps (≥ 3 polyps) 

How You Can Help

• Inform your patients about the study 
• Ask potentially eligible patients to contact researchers directly if they are interested in learning more about COOP through phone or email 

OR

• Get permission from the patient to be contacted by the team 
• Communicate the patient’s information to the study team 

Resources

• Details about COOP Trial Study.
• Distribute this flier to potential patients. 
• Patients can learn more here.