Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 1R01MD019112-01A1
mHealth Navigation using SMS Texting to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Homeless Persons
Recipient
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Award Amount
$1,372,725.00
Ceiling
$1,372,725.00
Awarded
September 19, 2025
Identifier
1R01MD019112-01A1
This NIH-funded project evaluates SMS text-based patient navigation to improve colorectal cancer screening among homeless persons in NYC, with a randomized controlled trial and a total award of about $1.37 million.
Description
The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of SMS text-based patient navigation to improve colorectal cancer screening among homeless persons in NYC. The primary outcome is screening completion at 6 months. The project is funded by NIH and involves a randomized controlled trial with a total award amount of approximately $1,372,725. The project duration is from September 19, 2025, to June 30, 2027.