Improving colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care for rural patients
Smarter CRC Supplement for ACCSIS Patient Navigation
This study is working to help rural Medicaid patients get better access to colorectal cancer screenings and follow-up care by sending them at-home tests and providing support to make sure they get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10782890 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and follow-up colonoscopy for rural Medicaid patients. It involves a direct mail fecal testing program combined with targeted outreach and patient navigation to ensure patients receive necessary follow-up care. The initiative collaborates with local healthcare organizations to train primary care clinics and improve their capacity to support patients in accessing CRC screening services. By engaging with over 130 clinics, the project aims to reach more than 17,000 patients who may not have established care or have never been screened.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural Medicaid patients who have not been screened for colorectal cancer or have abnormal fecal test results.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the rural Medicaid population or those who have already been screened for colorectal cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase CRC screening rates and improve early detection and treatment for patients in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving cancer screening rates through targeted outreach and patient navigation, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Melinda Marie — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Melinda Marie
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.