Improving Cancer Care for Patients Diagnosed in the Emergency Room
Diagnosis of Cancer in the Emergency Room - Explaining Persistent Disparities
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-11213912
This research aims to understand why some people are diagnosed with cancer in the emergency room and how that affects their health, especially for those from lower-income or minority backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11213912 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
When cancer is found in the emergency room, it often means the disease is more advanced, and patients may face worse outcomes. This project looks at how often cancer is diagnosed this way in the U.S. and explores the reasons behind it, such as limited access to regular doctors or specific challenges faced by certain communities. We want to understand the differences in survival rates for patients diagnosed in the emergency room compared to those diagnosed in other settings. By identifying these patterns and reasons, we hope to find ways to improve early cancer detection and care for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, especially those whose diagnosis occurred during an emergency room visit.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or whose cancer diagnosis occurs through routine screenings or primary care visits may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for earlier cancer detection and more equitable care, particularly for vulnerable populations who often receive their diagnosis in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: While other countries have explored emergency cancer diagnoses, very little is known about this issue in the U.S., making this a novel and important area of investigation for the American population.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THOMPSON, CAROLINE AVERY — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: THOMPSON, CAROLINE AVERY
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: Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer Burden, Cancer Control