Improving follow-up care after removing precancerous polyps to prevent colorectal cancer
Official title: Personalizing Post-Polypectomy Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10931664 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve the follow-up care for people who have had precancerous polyps removed during colon screenings by creating a better way to figure out who is at higher risk for colorectal cancer, so that those who need more monitoring get it, while those at lower risk can avoid extra procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $658,509 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA276306-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931664 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have had precancerous polyps detected and removed during colorectal cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone colorectal cancer screening or do not have a history of precancerous polyps may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the follow-up care for individuals who have had precancerous polyps removed during colorectal cancer screening. It aims to develop a more accurate risk assessment method that considers both clinical and genetic factors, rather than relying solely on polyp characteristics. By doing so, the study seeks to identify patients who are at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer and tailor their surveillance schedules accordingly. This personalized approach could reduce unnecessary procedures for low-risk patients while ensuring high-risk individuals receive timely monitoring.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective colorectal cancer prevention strategies, reducing the incidence of cancer and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using genetic and clinical factors for risk stratification in colorectal cancer, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jeffrey Kuang Zou — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jeffrey Kuang Zou
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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.