Improving care for rural cancer survivors
Official title: KanSurvive 2.0
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10893185 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve the long-term care for cancer survivors living in rural areas by testing different ways to support them, like education and virtual help, to see which method works best in making their care better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | July 8, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $946,500 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CA290664-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893185 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult cancer survivors living in rural areas who require ongoing care and support following their treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the long-term care of cancer survivors, particularly those living in rural areas who often face unique challenges. It aims to implement evidence-based practices in primary care settings to address the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of these patients. The study will utilize a three-arm cluster-randomized approach, comparing different methods of support, including education, tele-mentoring, and the use of virtual scribes, to determine which is most effective in improving care delivery. By understanding the barriers and facilitators to implementing these strategies, the research seeks to improve the quality of survivorship care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for rural cancer survivors by ensuring they receive better coordinated and comprehensive care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that implementing evidence-based practices in primary care can significantly improve care for chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in cancer survivorship.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greiner, K Allen — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Greiner, K Allen
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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.