Improving telehealth access for veterans with cancer
Pragmatic Trial - Telehealth Research and Innovation for Veterans with Cancer (THRIVE).
This study is looking at how to improve online healthcare services for veterans with lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers by understanding how things like race, income, and where they live can affect their access to care, so we can make sure all veterans get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903871 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing telehealth services for veterans diagnosed with lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers. It investigates how social factors like race, income, and location affect access to cancer care and outcomes. By utilizing the Veterans Health Administration's integrated healthcare system, the study aims to identify effective ways to integrate telehealth into cancer treatment, ensuring that all veterans receive equitable care. The research will also explore potential disparities that may arise from telehealth usage.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with lung, colorectal, prostate, or breast cancer who may face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those with cancers outside the specified types may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to cancer care for veterans, ultimately enhancing treatment outcomes and health equity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth can improve access to care, but this approach specifically targeting veterans and addressing social determinants is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Makarov, Danil V. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Makarov, Danil V.
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.