Lung cancer care coordination for AI/AN communities in Oklahoma
Official title: Lung Cancer Screening in Tribal Communities in Oklahoma
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11383147 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer care project helps AI/AN patients in Oklahoma get coordinated, timely cancer care through telehealth huddles between tribal health services and an NCI-designated cancer center.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $856,767 |
| NIH project number | 5U19MD020537-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383147 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
AI/AN individuals in Oklahoma facing cancer who are referred between ITU facilities and the cancer center and are eligible for telehealth-based coordination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the ITU network or those not engaging with cancer care coordination may not experience the benefits.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on improving how AI/AN patients access and move through cancer care by testing a navigation-based model that uses telehealth meetings between tribal health facilities and a major cancer center. It aims to streamline referrals, align services across ITU systems, and reduce delays in treatment by embedding culturally informed care coordination. The project will implement and evaluate the C3PO care model in real-world clinical settings within Oklahoma’s Tribal Health System. Patients and families could experience clearer communication, faster access to treatment, and more seamless support throughout the cancer journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive faster, better-coordinated cancer care with fewer barriers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar care-coordination approaches have shown promise in improving access and timeliness of cancer care in other populations, but this specific tribal-health-system collaboration is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J
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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.