Improving follow-up colonoscopies for patients with high-risk colorectal polyps
Official title: Multilevel health system intervention to increase surveillance colonoscopy for high-risk colorectal polyps
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10833688 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure that patients with high-risk neoplasia get the follow-up colonoscopies they need on time, using helpful reminders and support for both patients and doctors to improve care and prevent colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $624,495 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA271034-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10833688 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been diagnosed with high-risk neoplasia during a screening colonoscopy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of high-risk neoplasia or those who are not due for follow-up colonoscopy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the follow-up care for patients diagnosed with high-risk neoplasia (HRN) during colonoscopy, which can lead to colorectal cancer if not monitored properly. The project will implement a technology-assisted intervention that identifies HRN patients, reminds them and their healthcare providers when follow-up colonoscopies are due, and helps facilitate these procedures. By addressing barriers such as lack of awareness and healthcare system inefficiencies, the research seeks to improve surveillance rates for this high-risk group. The approach combines patient education, provider support, and systematic tracking to ensure timely follow-up care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer by ensuring that high-risk patients receive timely follow-up colonoscopies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that technology-assisted interventions can effectively improve follow-up rates in various healthcare settings, suggesting a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: May, Folasade Popoola — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: May, Folasade Popoola
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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.