Telehealth and health disparities in at-risk older cancer patients
Official title: Project 2: The Intersection of Telehealth and Health Disparities in At-Risk Older Patients with Cancer
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11402707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests how telehealth is used by older cancer patients from diverse backgrounds and whether it helps or hinders their cancer care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $314,679 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285117-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402707 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults with cancer who are from diverse or underserved backgrounds and may face barriers to in-person visits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who prefer in-person visits or have conditions that require hands-on examination may not benefit from telehealth enhancements.
What this research studies
This project examines how telehealth fits into cancer care for older adults who are at higher risk and come from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. It looks at disparities in who uses telehealth, how safe and effective care is when delivered remotely, and what patient and provider attitudes shape telehealth use. The study uses large-scale data and population-level analyses to identify barriers and opportunities for equitable access. The goal is to guide improvements so telehealth can support high-quality cancer care for vulnerable patients after the pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform policies and practices that ensure fair access to telehealth and improve safety and quality of cancer care for diverse older patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown telehealth use varies across populations; this project aims to build on that by focusing specifically on older cancer patients and disparities.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parada, Humberto — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Parada, Humberto
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.