Preventing cervical cancer and HPV-related diseases in Native American communities
Official title: HPV Cancer Prevention Project
Funded at Indian Health Council, INC. · NIH-10923824 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help American Indian and Alaska Native women and teens get better cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations by teaming up with local leaders to find effective ways to improve health in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indian Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Valley Center, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $357,607 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146121-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923824 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native women and adolescents, particularly those living in Southern California.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the American Indian and Alaska Native populations or those not residing in the targeted geographic area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on improving cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination rates among American Indian and Alaska Native women and adolescents. It employs a community-engaged research approach, collaborating closely with local leaders and the Tribal Council to ensure the findings are relevant and applicable to the community's health practices. The research aims to implement a multi-level intervention in low-resource healthcare settings in Southern California, which could lead to sustainable solutions for preventing cervical cancer and HPV-related malignancies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination rates, leading to better health outcomes for Native American communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health interventions, particularly in improving vaccination and screening rates in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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Indian Health Council, INC.
Valley Center, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nodora, Jesse — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nodora, Jesse
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.