Understanding cervical cancer care differences in various populations
Official title: Assessing Cervical Cancer Healthcare Inequities in Diverse Populations: The ACHIEVE Study
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10982514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why women from different backgrounds, especially those who are minorities or have low incomes, may not get the same quality of cervical cancer treatment and care, so we can find ways to help them receive better support and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | May 5, 2023 |
| Project end | March 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $610,020 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD018250-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include women from racial and ethnic minority groups and those with low income who are at risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not fall into the categories of racial and ethnic minorities or low-income individuals may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in cervical cancer treatment and outcomes among diverse populations, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic minorities and low-income women. It aims to identify the social, structural, and healthcare system factors that contribute to these inequities. By analyzing data from cancer registries and administrative datasets, the study seeks to uncover the underlying causes of unequal access to timely and effective cervical cancer care. The findings could inform strategies to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for underserved women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cervical cancer treatment and survival rates for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing healthcare system characteristics can improve access and outcomes for underserved populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Llanos, Adana a. M. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Llanos, Adana a. M.
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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.