Table 3 Number of CRC by detection modes and model validity with the overdiagnosis-embedded disease natural history model of two gFOBT randomized controlled trials of CRC screening.

From: Assessing overdiagnosis of fecal immunological test screening for colorectal cancer with a digital twin approach

Parameter

Status

Nottingham trial (UK)

Funen trial (Demark)

Screening finding by round

Observed

Predicted

Observed

Predicted

Prevalent screening

Normal

44733

44735.42

20635

20630.24

 

CRC

104

101.58

37

41.76

Interval cancer

CRC

164

140.04

148

147.23

Positive but without confirmation (first round)

CRC

28

27.76

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Positive but without confirmation (repeated round)

CRC

57

66.03

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Repeated screening

Normal

88008

87977.51

66025

66014.12

 

CRC

132

109.69

83

67.74

Refuser

Normal

30015

30014.06

9895

9895.71

 

CRC

400

400.94

195

194.29

Internal validity Goodness of fit: Chi-square

 

9.9421 (d.f.=6)

3.9895 (d.f.=4)

 

(p value = 0.1271)

(p value = 0.4074)