Improving access to treatment for small liver cancer patients
Official title: Small LIVER Cancer: Development of a Multi-Level Intervention to Improve Access to CURE (LIVER:CURE)
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11055183 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people with small liver cancer get the treatment they need on time by listening to their experiences and making sure care is fair and respectful for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 10, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $171,135 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA286847-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055183 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with small hepatocellular carcinoma who may face barriers to accessing care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with advanced liver cancer or those who are not diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care delivery for patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer. It aims to identify and address the barriers that prevent timely treatment from diagnosis to care. The approach includes qualitative research methods to gather insights from patients and stakeholders, ensuring that interventions are culturally sensitive and equitable. The ultimate goal is to increase the utilization of appropriate treatments for small HCC patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to timely and effective treatments for small liver cancer patients, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in addressing healthcare disparities and improving treatment access for cancer patients, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charalel, Resmi — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Charalel, Resmi
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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.