A digital health program to improve colorectal cancer screening
Official title: A cloud-based digital health navigation program for colorectal cancer screening
Funded at Digital Health Navigation Solutions, LLC · NIH-11116005 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program called mPATH™ that helps people understand the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer and makes it easier for them to request their screening tests, all to encourage more folks to get screened.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Digital Health Navigation Solutions, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston Salem, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $938,786 |
| NIH project number | 4R42CA275665-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11116005 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are due for colorectal cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not due for colorectal cancer screening or those who have already been screened may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a cloud-based digital health navigation program called mPATH™ to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among eligible patients. The program aims to educate patients about the importance of screening and their options, while also allowing them to request screening tests directly through the platform. By addressing barriers such as lack of knowledge and discomfort associated with screening, the program seeks to enhance patient engagement and increase screening completion rates. The research builds on previous successes with a tablet-based version of mPATH™, which showed promising results in increasing screening rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of patients who receive timely colorectal cancer screenings, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using similar digital health navigation approaches have shown success in increasing screening rates, indicating a promising avenue for this research.
Where this research is happening
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Digital Health Navigation Solutions, LLC
Winston Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, David P — Digital Health Navigation Solutions, LLC
- Study coordinator: Miller, David P
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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.