Understanding how COVID-19 affected cancer screenings and follow-up care
Assessing the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on disparities in cancer screening and follow-up (RESTORE)
This project looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed cancer screening and follow-up care, especially for communities that faced greater challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11135564 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant drop in cancer screenings and follow-up appointments, and we want to understand the long-term effects of these changes. We are particularly interested in how these disruptions affected different groups of people, especially those served by community health centers. By carefully examining existing health data, we hope to learn what strategies and resources are most needed to help health systems and communities recover. This information can help us improve cancer care for everyone in the future, ensuring equitable access to vital services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding population-level trends in cancer screening and follow-up care, rather than recruiting individual patients for direct participation.
Not a fit: Patients not seeking cancer screening or follow-up care, or those not part of the populations being studied, may not directly benefit from this specific data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help identify ways to improve cancer screening and follow-up care, especially for underserved communities, potentially preventing missed diagnoses and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While models have predicted impacts, this project aims to provide more detailed, real-world data, especially for diverse populations, making its approach more novel in its specific focus.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coronado, Gloria D. — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Coronado, Gloria D.
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.