Improving advanced prostate cancer care for U.S. veterans
Optimizing Advanced Prostate Cancer Care Among US Veterans
This project will improve treatment access, safety, and the care experience for U.S. veterans with advanced prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145702 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be part of a nationwide VA project that uses medical records and a new computer tool to identify veterans with advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer. Researchers will review treatments received, monitor safety and side effects, and compare care across groups such as Black veterans and those exposed to Agent Orange. They will also listen to veterans through interviews or surveys to learn about real-world barriers to getting guideline-recommended care. The findings will be used to design future programs to make care safer, fairer, and more personalized for veterans like you.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are U.S. veterans with advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer who receive care within the VA system, especially Vietnam-era veterans, Black veterans, and those with Agent Orange exposure.
Not a fit: People who are not VA patients, have early-stage prostate cancer, or receive all their care outside the VA are unlikely to get direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make prostate cancer care in the VA safer, reduce disparities, and better match treatments to veterans' needs.
How similar studies have performed: New therapies for metastatic prostate cancer have improved survival, but studies focused on delivery, equity, and patient experience are limited, and the VA's rapid NLP case-finding makes this delivery-focused approach relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Caram, Megan Elizabeth Veresh — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Caram, Megan Elizabeth Veresh
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.