Use of Text Messaging Reminders to Increase FIT Completion Among Patients at the NYU FHCs

Use of Text Messaging Reminders to Increase FIT Completion Among Patients at the New York University (NYU) Family Health Centers (FHCs)

The research team will compare the efficacy of targeted text message reminders against currently used phone call reminders at increasing patient completion of fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colon cancer screening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients eligible for FIT at a Family Health Center clinic (excluding Flatbush locations).

Exclusion Criteria:

• See inclusion criteria.