Improving care for cancer patients with other health conditions
OPTIMISE: A Shared Care Approach for Improving Comprehensive Care of Cancer Patients with Comorbidities in A Safety-Net System
This study is looking to improve the care for cancer survivors who also have other health issues by helping their cancer doctors and regular doctors work better together, and it’s for newly diagnosed cancer patients who will either try a new way of care or stick with the usual treatment while sharing their experiences through surveys.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086648 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of cancer survivors who also have other chronic health conditions, known as comorbidities. It aims to improve communication and collaboration between oncologists and primary care providers to ensure comprehensive care. The study will involve 300 newly diagnosed cancer patients who will be randomly assigned to either a new shared care model or standard medical care. Participants will complete surveys to assess their health needs and outcomes throughout their treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newly diagnosed cancer patients, particularly those with breast, gastrointestinal, or hematological cancers, who also have at least one chronic health condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any comorbidities or those who are not newly diagnosed with cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for cancer survivors with comorbidities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can improve outcomes for patients with multiple health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Badr, Hoda J. — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Badr, Hoda J.
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.