A colorectal cancer screening program for community health centers in Southern California.
CRC-HUB-SPOKE: A ColoRectal Cancer screening Hub for Southern California community health centers.
This study is working to help people aged 50 to 75 in Southern California get better access to colorectal cancer screenings by using a team approach that connects different health centers, making it easier for patients to get tested and follow up on any results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689096 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among patients aged 50 to 75 years in Southern California's community health centers (CHCs). It utilizes a Hub and Spoke model, where a central hub coordinates efforts across multiple CHCs to implement evidence-based interventions for screening and follow-up care. The study will pilot and rigorously test this approach to enhance the adoption of screening methods, including mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) and standardized navigation for abnormal results. By focusing on both patient and provider-level interventions, the research seeks to address barriers to effective screening and care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 50 to 75 years who receive care at participating community health centers in Southern California.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 50 to 75 years or those not receiving care at the involved community health centers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase colorectal cancer screening rates and improve early detection, ultimately reducing cancer incidence and mortality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively increase screening rates for colorectal cancer, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Maria Elena — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Maria Elena
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.