Improving care for lung and head-and-neck cancer patients in rural areas
Improving the Timeliness and Quality of Care for Rural Lung and Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients
This study is looking to help lung and head-and-neck cancer patients in rural areas get better and faster care by providing them with support, resources, and education to overcome the challenges they face, like long travel distances and financial difficulties.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896897 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the timeliness and quality of care for lung cancer and head-and-neck cancer patients living in rural areas. It focuses on addressing the unique challenges these patients face, such as long travel distances to treatment facilities and lower socio-economic status. The study will implement the CARES intervention, which provides advocacy, resources, education, and support tailored to the needs of underserved patients. By targeting critical points in the treatment process, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce delays in care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are lung and head-and-neck cancer patients from rural or frontier areas who are underserved, such as those who are low-income or underinsured.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those who do not have lung or head-and-neck cancers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster treatment initiation and improved quality of care for rural cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively improve care access and outcomes for underserved cancer populations, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borrayo, Evelinn — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Borrayo, Evelinn
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.