Improving colorectal cancer screening in primary care for Spanish-speaking communities
Official title: PB-iCRC: Multi-site Practice-Based Implementation of a ColoRectal Cancer screening intervention
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11087614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve colorectal cancer screening for Spanish-speaking patients by testing a new decision-making tool in clinics, comparing two different ways to introduce it, so we can find the best way to help more people get screened.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | May 10, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $544,436 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA289772-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11087614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from Spanish-speaking communities who are eligible for colorectal cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not speak Spanish or are not eligible for colorectal cancer screening may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance colorectal cancer screening rates by implementing a decision-making tool called 'I2' in primary care clinics that serve Spanish-speaking populations. The study will compare two different approaches to implementing this tool: one guided by a participatory learning process and the other using standard quality improvement methods. By focusing on clinics where at least 25% of patients prefer Spanish, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for increasing screening uptake among hard-to-reach communities. Participants will be involved in a cluster-randomized trial across 20 clinics, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of the implementation process and its outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase colorectal cancer screening rates among underserved populations, leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that implementation intentions can improve screening uptake, but this approach in primary care settings for Spanish-speaking populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemaster, Joseph W — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lemaster, Joseph W
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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.