Enhancing Primary Care Capacity for Cancer Survivorship in Community Clinics
Official title: Enhancing Primary Care Capacity for Cancer Survivorship Care Delivery in Community Health Clinics
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11337538 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A U01 grant aims to strengthen how primary care clinics support people who have survived cancer, making their ongoing health care more coordinated and holistic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | June 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $955,726 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA290663-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11337538 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who are cancer survivors receiving care in community health centers and who have multiple chronic conditions or complex care needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently engaged with primary care or who are in settings without community clinic participation may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with community health centers to improve survivorship care for cancer patients outside of oncology clinics. It focuses on coordinating care between primary care teams and cancer specialists to meet the whole-person needs of survivors, including those with other chronic conditions. The approach may involve training, care pathways, and system changes within community clinics to integrate survivorship guidelines and ensure timely follow-up. By embedding survivorship support into primary care, the program seeks to reduce gaps in care and improve health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience more coordinated, accessible, and personalized survivorship care within their community clinics.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that integrating survivorship care into primary care can improve coordination and access, though implementation varies by setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balasubramanian, Bijal a. — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Balasubramanian, Bijal a.
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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.