Improving breast cancer screening and follow-up for women
Comparative Effectiveness Core
['FUNDING_P01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-11182624
Using registry data and computer modeling, this program tests ways to make breast cancer screening and follow-up care better and fairer for women, especially those from racial and ethnic groups with higher death rates.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11182624 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This core uses the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium's real-world screening data together with decision-science and simulation models to compare different screening and surveillance approaches. Researchers run three CISNET simulation models and decision-analytic methods to predict outcomes of screening schedules, technologies, and follow-up strategies. The team also uses risk-communication tools and interviews to learn how patients experience screening and barriers to care. Findings are intended to guide more equitable screening policies and clinical choices in community settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who get routine breast cancer screening at sites in the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium, especially those from groups experiencing higher breast cancer mortality, are the most relevant population for this work.
Not a fit: People who do not participate in screening programs or registry networks, including most men and those without access to BCSC sites, are unlikely to see direct benefits from this core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to screening and follow-up practices that catch cancers earlier and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar registry-based and CISNET modeling efforts have informed national screening guidelines, so the methods are established though applying them to reduce disparities is a focused extension.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TOSTESON, ANNA N. A. — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: TOSTESON, ANNA N. A.
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.
Conditions: Advanced Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Detection, Breast Cancer Risk Factor, Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium