Improving care for men with prostate cancer through practice consolidation
Official title: Urology practice consolidation and care for men with prostate cancer
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11021065 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how bringing urology practices together can help men with prostate cancer get better care and support, making sure they receive the right treatments and monitoring for their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $585,584 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA279746-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11021065 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are men diagnosed with prostate cancer, particularly those at various stages of the disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with prostate cancer who are not seeking treatment or those with very early-stage disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how consolidating urology practices can enhance the management of prostate cancer. By centralizing care, the study aims to improve coordination and consistency in treatment, ensuring that patients receive guideline-concordant active surveillance and appropriate monitoring for advanced disease. The approach includes analyzing the effects of both hospital-physician partnerships and larger physician group formations on patient outcomes. The goal is to identify how these changes can lead to better healthcare delivery and resource allocation for men facing prostate cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment consistency and better health outcomes for men with prostate cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that practice consolidation can lead to improved care coordination and patient outcomes in other medical fields, suggesting potential success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shahinian, Vahakn B — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Shahinian, Vahakn B
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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.