Improving colorectal cancer screening for diabetes patients in community health centers
Official title: Optimizing Colorectal Cancer Screening among Patients with Diabetes in Safety-Net Primary Care Settings: Targeting Implementation Approaches
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10904675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make colorectal cancer screening easier and more effective for people with diabetes, especially those in low-income communities, so everyone can get the preventive care they need, no matter their background.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R00CA256043-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904675 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with diabetes, particularly those who are Non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic, and who receive care in federally qualified health centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without diabetes or those who do not receive care in safety-net primary care settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing colorectal cancer screening for patients with diabetes, particularly in federally qualified health centers that serve low-income and minority populations. It aims to identify barriers to effective screening and develop tailored strategies to improve access and utilization of screening tests. By examining differences in screening practices among various racial and ethnic groups, the study seeks to ensure that all patients receive appropriate preventive care. The approach includes community engagement and data-driven assessments to inform implementation strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased colorectal cancer screening rates among diabetes patients, ultimately reducing cancer mortality in this high-risk group.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted implementation strategies can effectively improve cancer screening rates in underserved populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'malley, Denalee M. — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: O'malley, Denalee M.
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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.