Improving telehealth access for veterans with cancer
Research and Methods Core - Telehealth Research and Innovation for Veterans with Cancer (THRIVE)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10903869
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help veterans get better access to cancer care, especially for those facing challenges like race, poverty, and living in rural areas, so they can receive the treatment they need more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10903869 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can improve access to cancer care for veterans, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by race, poverty, and rural living. By examining the social determinants of telehealth, the study aims to understand how these factors affect veterans' ability to receive timely and quality cancer treatment. The research will analyze the impact of telehealth interventions on healthcare access and outcomes, providing valuable insights for enhancing cancer care delivery. The findings will be shared widely to help other healthcare systems implement effective telehealth strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include veterans diagnosed with cancer, especially those living in rural areas or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have a cancer diagnosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to quality cancer care for veterans, particularly those facing barriers due to geographic or socioeconomic factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth can effectively improve access to care for underserved populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZULLIG, LEAH L. — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: ZULLIG, LEAH L.
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.
Conditions: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care Facilities, Cancer Model, CancerModel, Cancers