Using community-based strategies to improve cancer screening in Chinese immigrant women.
Official title: Chi gung: a community-based strategy in Chinese immigrant women to improve colorectal and breast cancer screening.
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11066553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help Chinese immigrant women get screened for colorectal and breast cancer by creating a friendly community program called 'Chi gung' that makes it easier for them to access these important health checks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 4, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $191,943 |
| NIH project number | 5K08CA283362-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066553 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese immigrant women who are at risk for colorectal and breast cancer and have not participated in regular screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Chinese immigrants or those who are already compliant with colorectal and breast cancer screening guidelines may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the low rates of colorectal and breast cancer screening among Chinese immigrant women, who often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. The project will develop a community-based intervention called 'Chi gung,' which adapts successful strategies from previous studies to better support these women in obtaining necessary screenings. Through community engagement, the research will gather insights from focus groups and interviews to tailor the intervention effectively. A pilot randomized controlled trial will then assess the feasibility and initial impact of this approach on screening rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase cancer screening rates among Chinese immigrant women, leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving cancer screening rates through community-based interventions in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Christina — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wang, Christina
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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.