Improving timely cancer treatment for head and neck cancer patients
Official title: A Type I Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Evaluate a Navigation-Based Multilevel Intervention to Decrease Delays Starting Adjuvant Therapy Among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10867408 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program that guides patients with head and neck cancer to make sure they get their radiation therapy on time, especially for those who might not have easy access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $655,170 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA282165-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10867408 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with locally advanced head and neck cancer who are scheduled to undergo postoperative radiation therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage head and neck cancer who do not require adjuvant therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a navigation-based intervention designed to help patients with head and neck cancer receive their postoperative radiation therapy on time. The approach focuses on addressing barriers at multiple levels, including patient, healthcare team, and organizational factors, to ensure that treatment guidelines are followed. By implementing this intervention, the study aims to reduce delays in starting therapy, particularly for underserved populations who face significant disparities in care. Patients will be supported through a structured navigation system that guides them through the treatment process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and reduced racial disparities in treatment outcomes for head and neck cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using navigation-based interventions to improve cancer treatment adherence, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Graboyes, Evan Michael — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Graboyes, Evan Michael
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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.