Improving breast cancer care for Black patients using technology to gather their feedback
Official title: Increasing Engagement in Patient Reported Outcome Measurement to Address Breast Cancer Care Disparities using Health Information Technology in Community Cancer Settings
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10932984 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Black breast cancer patients share their health experiences more easily, so they can get better care and support at community cancer centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $695,413 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA280619-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932984 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are receiving care in community cancer settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or those receiving care outside of the targeted community cancer centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address disparities in breast cancer care by increasing the engagement of Black patients in reporting their health outcomes. It will implement health information technology (HIT) tools in community cancer centers to facilitate patient-reported outcome (PRO) measurements. By partnering with various cancer centers, the project will create tailored models to encourage Black breast cancer patients to share their experiences and outcomes, ultimately aiming to improve their quality of care and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for Black breast cancer patients by ensuring their voices and experiences are integrated into their care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that increasing patient engagement through technology can lead to better health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pusic, Andrea Louise — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Pusic, Andrea Louise
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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.