Improving colorectal cancer surveillance for veterans
Official title: Addressing Under- and Overuse of Colorectal Neoplasia Surveillance Among Veterans
Funded at Rlr VA Medical Center · NIH-10865439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make sure veterans get the right amount of follow-up colonoscopies—enough for those who really need them and fewer for those who don’t—so everyone gets the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rlr VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2HX003694-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-10865439 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans who have previously been diagnosed with colorectal neoplasia and require follow-up surveillance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been diagnosed with colorectal neoplasia or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the issues of both underuse and overuse of colorectal neoplasia surveillance among veterans. It focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to these imbalances in surveillance colonoscopy, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration. By developing targeted interventions, the research seeks to ensure that high-risk veterans receive necessary follow-up care while preventing low-risk veterans from undergoing unnecessary procedures. The ultimate goal is to optimize the use of limited colonoscopy resources and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more appropriate and effective colorectal cancer surveillance for veterans, reducing unnecessary procedures and improving early detection for those at higher risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that optimizing surveillance practices can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rlr VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maratt, Jennifer Kaur — Rlr VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Maratt, Jennifer Kaur
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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.