Increasing colorectal cancer screening in African Americans
Official title: Monitoring Community Efforts to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in African Americans
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-11047657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping African Americans aged 45-64 in north Florida get better access to colorectal cancer screenings by providing support and education through a friendly 6-week program, so they feel motivated to complete their tests.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $134,896 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM149384-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals aged 45-64 who are patients at participating community health centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 45-64 or those not identifying as African American may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in colorectal cancer screening among African Americans by implementing a community health advisor intervention. The study involves patients aged 45-64 from community health centers in north Florida, where participants will receive support to increase their adherence to stool-based colorectal cancer screening. The approach includes a 6-week program designed to educate and motivate individuals to complete their screenings, with follow-up surveys conducted to assess progress and outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve colorectal cancer screening rates among African Americans, potentially leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively increase cancer screening rates, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luque, John S. — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Luque, John S.
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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.