Improving Primary Care Workflow to Prevent HPV-Related Cancers
Official title: Enhancing Primary Care Office Workflow to Prevent Cancer
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11419564 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping primary care clinics prevent HPV-related cancers in teens and young people by giving nurses and staff practical workflow upgrades.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $472,535 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA270276-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419564 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are adolescents and their families who visit participating primary care practices and are eligible for HPV prevention measures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in non-participating clinics or who choose not to engage with preventive care may not receive additional benefits.
What this research studies
This project tests new ways for clinics to organize and deliver HPV cancer prevention, with trained nurses, staff, and physician guidance. It adapts an online, interactive program to teach teams how to discuss prevention with families and obtain consent. The study will take place in various Western New York practices, using real-time data to track prevention efforts and identify what helps or hinders success.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinics could more consistently provide HPV vaccination and preventive counseling, reducing future cancer risk for teens and young people.
How similar studies have gone: Prior inpatient prevention workflows have worked for other interventions, but this study tests a new primary care approach for HPV prevention.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rand, Cynthia M — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Rand, Cynthia M
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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.