Improving access to breast cancer screening for underserved women
Official title: Community Services Navigation to Advance Health Equity in Breast Cancer Screening
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10893606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping women who might have trouble getting the follow-up care they need after an abnormal mammogram, especially those facing challenges like not having enough food or a stable home, by connecting them with community resources to improve their health and outcomes in breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | July 25, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $606,216 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA282409-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893606 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have received abnormal mammogram results.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have no barriers to follow-up care or who do not require community services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities in breast cancer screening among underserved women by implementing community services navigation. The project aims to identify and remove barriers that prevent women from following up on abnormal mammogram results, particularly those facing social challenges such as food and housing insecurity. By utilizing a validated screener and referral process, the study seeks to connect women with necessary community resources to improve their access to follow-up care. The ultimate goal is to enhance breast cancer outcomes and reduce mortality rates in these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve breast cancer screening follow-up rates and reduce mortality among underserved women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community navigation programs to improve health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ozanne, Elissa Mary — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Ozanne, Elissa Mary
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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.