Understanding how Veterans decide on repeat cancer screenings
Official title: Patient Risk Perception and Decision-Making about Adherence to Repeat Cancer Scr
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-11173553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Veterans think about their cancer risk and what helps them decide to go back for follow-up screenings for breast and lung cancer, so we can create better ways to share important information with them and support their choices about their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2021 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003242-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11173553 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are eligible for or have undergone breast or lung cancer screenings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who have never participated in cancer screenings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Veterans perceive their risk of cancer and make decisions about returning for repeat screenings, particularly for breast and lung cancer. It aims to understand the influence of previous screening results and other information sources on their adherence to screening recommendations. By applying patient-centered models, the study will develop materials that help communicate important information to Veterans before and after screenings, enhancing their decision-making process. The findings could improve communication between healthcare providers and patients, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved adherence to cancer screenings among Veterans, enhancing early detection and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that patient-centered approaches can significantly improve adherence to screening recommendations, suggesting that this study's approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gillespie, Christopher — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gillespie, Christopher
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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.