Improving cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico.
Official title: The effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact of interventions to improve the delivery of cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico.
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-10931628 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for better ways to help low-income women in Puerto Rico get screened for cervical cancer, especially those on Medicaid or Medicare, by finding solutions to common problems like getting to appointments and trying new methods like self-sampling and support from patient navigators.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $542,687 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA282424-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931628 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women in Puerto Rico, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare who are at higher risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not low-income or those who do not reside in Puerto Rico may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance cervical cancer screening rates among low-income women in Puerto Rico, particularly those covered by Medicaid or Medicare. It aims to identify and address barriers to screening, such as transportation issues and environmental challenges, through innovative interventions like patient navigators and HPV self-sampling. The study will utilize a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these interventions in increasing screening participation and follow-up care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates and improve early detection among underserved populations in Puerto Rico.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at improving cancer screening rates in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia
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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.