Improving follow-up care for abnormal colorectal cancer screenings
Official title: IMProving Adherence to Colonoscopy through Teams and Technology (IMPACTT)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11030323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help more people get the follow-up colonoscopies they need after finding something unusual in their at-home stool tests for colorectal cancer, by figuring out what’s stopping them and making improvements in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | May 16, 2022 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $663,809 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA271031-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have received abnormal results from stool-based colorectal cancer screening tests and are at risk of not completing their follow-up colonoscopy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone stool-based colorectal cancer screening or those who have already completed their follow-up colonoscopy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the completion rates of follow-up colonoscopies after abnormal results from at-home stool tests for colorectal cancer screening. It aims to identify and address the various factors that prevent patients from receiving timely colonoscopy, including issues at the clinic, provider, and patient levels. By implementing targeted interventions and best practices within healthcare settings, the project seeks to improve care coordination and ultimately increase adherence to necessary follow-up procedures for vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, significantly reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can improve adherence to follow-up care in similar healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sarkar, Urmimala — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Sarkar, Urmimala
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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.