Improving engagement of Hispanic/Latino patients in colorectal cancer genomics
Engagement Optimization Unit
This study is all about helping Hispanic and Latino patients with colorectal cancer get more involved and informed about genetic research, so we're looking for ways to make the information easier to understand and connect with, and we need 775 participants to help us do that!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930855 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the participation and understanding of Hispanic/Latino patients with colorectal cancer in genomic studies. It aims to identify the educational and communication needs of these patients to develop culturally appropriate tools for better engagement. The project will involve a cohort of 275 participants with metastatic colorectal cancer and an additional 500 newly diagnosed or survivor patients, utilizing an iterative process of experimentation and evaluation to optimize patient involvement and outcomes in genomic research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic/Latino patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, including both newly diagnosed individuals and survivors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic/Latino or those with other types of cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved participation and health outcomes for Hispanic/Latino colorectal cancer patients in genomic studies.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited empirical data on this specific approach, similar efforts to enhance patient engagement in diverse populations have shown promise in improving participation and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baezconde-Garbanati, Lourdes a. — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Baezconde-Garbanati, Lourdes a.
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.