Investigating smoking and cancer health disparities in sexual and gender minority adults
Official title: Smoking and Cancer-Related Health Disparities among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11000850 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how smoking and lung cancer screening habits differ among LGBTQ+ adults to better understand their health needs and find ways to help them quit smoking and get screened for lung cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 20, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $407,963 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA276500-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000850 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include sexual and gender minority adults who smoke or are at risk for lung cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of the sexual and gender minority community may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to analyze smoking behaviors and lung cancer screening practices among sexual and gender minority adults, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. By integrating various national data sets, the project seeks to identify the prevalence of smoking and the eligibility for low dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screenings within this population. The study will also explore the unique risk factors that contribute to these health disparities, focusing on state-level policies that may affect smoking rates and health outcomes. This comprehensive approach aims to provide insights that can improve health interventions for these at-risk groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce smoking rates and improve lung cancer screening among sexual and gender minority adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted significant health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Veliz, Philip T — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Veliz, Philip T
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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.