Understanding colon and lung cancer survivorship through linked health records
A Systems Theory Approach to the Study of Colon and Lung Cancer Survivorship Using Novel Data Linkages
This project links cancer registry, insurance claims, and mental health records to learn how treatments, other health conditions, and access to care affect survival for people with colon and lung cancer, including adults under 65.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193524 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers will connect the state cancer registry, all-payer claims data, and mental health treatment records from the South Carolina Integrated Data Warehouse to build a population-based group of people with colon and lung cancer. They will track who receives emerging targeted therapies, document other health conditions patients have, and follow survival patterns over time. The team will analyze how access to care and multi-level social and clinical factors relate to treatment use and outcomes. This work uses linked administrative and clinical data rather than enrolling patients directly, aiming to find modifiable factors to improve access and survival.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People diagnosed with colon or lung cancer in South Carolina, including adults under 65, are the main group represented and could be affected by the findings.
Not a fit: Patients outside South Carolina or those with cancers other than colon or lung are unlikely to be directly represented or benefit from this specific work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could reveal barriers to receiving targeted therapies and suggest ways to improve access and survival for colon and lung cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous registry-claims linkage studies have identified treatment gaps and disparities, but combining mental health data and a focus on younger survivors is relatively new.
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.