Improving colorectal cancer screening for Chinese American immigrants
Official title: CLEAN: A community-engaged intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening in Chinese American immigrants
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10903748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly program called CLEAN to help Chinese American immigrants understand and get screened for colorectal cancer, making it easier for them to take part in this important health check.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $171,720 |
| NIH project number | 5K01CA255411-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese American immigrants aged 21 and older who are at risk for colorectal cancer and have not yet participated in screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Chinese American immigrant community or those who have already completed colorectal cancer screening may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the low rates of colorectal cancer screening among Chinese American immigrants, who are significantly less likely to participate in screening compared to other populations. The project will develop a culturally tailored intervention called CLEAN, which combines narrative education and patient navigation to encourage screening. By adapting an existing educational program to fit the cultural context of Chinese immigrants, the research seeks to enhance understanding and accessibility of colorectal cancer screening. The intervention will be pilot tested to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness in increasing screening rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase colorectal cancer screening rates among Chinese American immigrants, leading to earlier detection and improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged interventions can effectively increase cancer screening rates in underserved populations, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vang, Suzanne Sharry — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Vang, Suzanne Sharry
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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.