Impact of psychosocial risks on cancer surgery outcomes in veterans
Official title: Assessing the Impact of Psychosocial Risks Among Veterans on Complications of Major Cancer Surgery
Funded at VA Connecticut Healthcare System · NIH-11348036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant explores how social and mental health factors around the time of major cancer surgery affect post-surgical complications in veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2RD000501-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11348036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans undergoing major cancer surgery at VA facilities who have psychosocial risk factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without identified psychosocial risks or those not undergoing surgery may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
The project uses VA patient data to identify which psychosocial risks are most linked to surgical complications after major cancer surgery. It aims to find which risks are most changeable in the short term so clinicians can target those areas before or after surgery. The work will inform future interventions to reduce complications and improve cancer survival for veterans. The study emphasizes practical ideas for integrating psychosocial screening and support into cancer care pathways. It plans to build evidence that helps tailor perioperative care to individual patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce postoperative complications and improve recovery and survival for veterans undergoing cancer surgery.
How similar studies have gone: There is existing evidence linking psychosocial factors to surgical outcomes, but this study seeks to pinpoint the most impactful and modifiable risks in a VA population.
Where this research is happening
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leeds, Ira Lewis — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Leeds, Ira Lewis
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.