Title: Design and Evaluation of a Colon Cancer Mobile Application
Version: 2 Date: 03 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
Amir Sadeghi and colleagues performed a clinical randomized trial to evaluate the effect of
using a colon cancer mobile application on the early detection of colorectal cancer. Although
other similar studies evaluating the use of mobile apps in oncological setting have already been
published, this is a randomized trial that deserves evaluation for potential publication, after some
revision as follows:
1) Data Analysis. Mann-Whitney U test was used, although in the text the data are expressed as
mean and standard deviation (SD). Please report data using the median with IQR-range.
2) Results. In Tables 1 and 2, the results of the mean and SD were reported, although a rating
scale is lacking. Moreover, in Table 3 data from age were not reported. It would be interesting
to perform a subgroup analysis stratifying results for age (e.g., > 65 years), as elderly patients
are often less skilled at using mobile apps.
3) Discussion. "Participation in colorectal cancer screening by stool testing remains below the
target of 60% in many Canadian provinces". Please explore data also regarding other countries
such as Europe, USA, etc.
Title: Design and Evaluation of a Colon Cancer Mobile Application
Version: 2 Date: 03 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
Amir Sadeghi and colleagues performed a clinical randomized trial to evaluate the effect of
using a colon cancer mobile application on the early detection of colorectal cancer. Although
other similar studies evaluating the use of mobile apps in oncological setting have already been
published, this is a randomized trial that deserves evaluation for potential publication, after some
revision as follows:
1) Data Analysis. Mann-Whitney U test was used, although in the text the data are expressed as
mean and standard deviation (SD). Please report data using the median with IQR-range.
2) Results. In Tables 1 and 2, the results of the mean and SD were reported, although a rating
scale is lacking. Moreover, in Table 3 data from age were not reported. It would be interesting
to perform a subgroup analysis stratifying results for age (e.g., > 65 years), as elderly patients
are often less skilled at using mobile apps.
3) Discussion. "Participation in colorectal cancer screening by stool testing remains below the
target of 60% in many Canadian provinces". Please explore data also regarding other countries
such as Europe, USA, etc.
Please review this paper.
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Title: Design and Evaluation of a Colon Cancer Mobile Application
Version: 2 Date: 03 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
Amir Sadeghi and colleagues performed a clinical randomized trial to evaluate the effect of
using a colon cancer mobile application on the early detection of colorectal cancer. Although
other similar studies evaluating the use of mobile apps in oncological setting have already been
published, this is a randomized trial that deserves evaluation for potential publication, after some
revision as follows:
1) Data Analysis. Mann-Whitney U test was used, although in the text the data are expressed as
mean and standard deviation (SD). Please report data using the median with IQR-range.
2) Results. In Tables 1 and 2, the results of the mean and SD were reported, although a rating
scale is lacking. Moreover, in Table 3 data from age were not reported. It would be interesting
to perform a subgroup analysis stratifying results for age (e.g., > 65 years), as elderly patients
are often less skilled at using mobile apps.
3) Discussion. "Participation in colorectal cancer screening by stool testing remains below the
target of 60% in many Canadian provinces". Please explore data also regarding other countries
such as Europe, USA, etc.
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