Better Lung Cancer Monitoring for Diverse Patients
Advancing Precision Lung Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes in Diverse Populations (PLuS2)
This project aims to understand and improve how we monitor patients for lung cancer after their initial treatment, especially for different groups of people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11118677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people who have had early-stage lung cancer are now living longer, and doctors are increasingly using CT scans to check for new problems. However, we don't fully understand how helpful these scans are in reducing deaths, especially for patients in the U.S. This project will create a unique database to track how CT scans are used in real life and what happens to patients afterward. Our goal is to develop better, more personalized recommendations for monitoring lung cancer after treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients who have been treated for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and are undergoing follow-up CT imaging surveillance.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had early-stage non-small cell lung cancer or are not undergoing CT imaging surveillance would not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to clearer, more effective guidelines for monitoring lung cancer survivors, potentially improving their long-term health and survival.
How similar studies have performed: While CT surveillance is common, comprehensive studies on its real-world benefits in U.S. populations are lacking, making this a novel and much-needed approach.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Braithwaite, Dejana K — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Braithwaite, Dejana K
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.