South Carolina cancer prevention and control network
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: 2024 Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS)-South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network IV
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA · NIH-11186963
This project brings proven cancer prevention programs, screening, and education to underserved people across South Carolina to help reduce cancer disparities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11186963 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This effort partners with local clinics, community groups, and faith-based organizations to deliver evidence-based cancer prevention messages and services where people live. The team uses dissemination and implementation science to adapt programs so they fit local needs and can be used in real-world settings. Work focuses on both urban and rural areas and strengthens links between clinical care and community supports. If you live in a participating community you might be invited to outreach events, screening opportunities, education sessions, or asked to give feedback to improve services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are South Carolina residents in medically underserved or disenfranchised communities who could benefit from cancer screening, prevention services, or community-based outreach.
Not a fit: People who live outside South Carolina or who already receive comprehensive cancer prevention and screening through other programs may not directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could increase access to screening, early detection, and prevention services for underserved South Carolinians.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-engaged dissemination and implementation programs have improved screening and prevention uptake in other regions, and this builds on those proven approaches.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ADAMS, SWANN ARP — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: ADAMS, SWANN ARP
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 below.