Exploring how housing assistance affects cancer care and outcomes
Housing assistance, Outcomes, Medicare, and SEER (HOMES): using a novel data linkage to understand cancer inequities
This study is looking at how having a stable home can help older adults with cancer get better care, especially for those with breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers, and it aims to find ways to improve support for patients who are struggling with housing issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923795 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between housing insecurity and cancer inequities among older adults. It focuses on how federal housing assistance programs can improve housing affordability and stability, which may enhance the quality of cancer care received by patients. By analyzing a unique dataset that links cancer patient information with housing data, the study aims to uncover the impact of housing conditions on cancer outcomes, particularly for those diagnosed with breast, colorectal, prostate, and non-small cell lung cancers. The research seeks to provide insights that could lead to better support for cancer patients facing housing challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with breast, colorectal, prostate, or non-small cell lung cancers who may be experiencing housing insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with the specified cancers or who have stable housing situations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for patients by addressing housing-related disparities.
How similar studies have performed: While the intersection of housing and cancer care is a relatively novel area of research, there is growing evidence suggesting that addressing social determinants of health can improve patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pollack, Craig Evan — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Pollack, Craig Evan
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.