Clean Water for Health: Preventing Cancer in Tribal Communities
Water for Health: Strengthening Tribal Action for Cancer Prevention
This project helps American Indian and Alaska Native communities improve their drinking water to reduce their risk of certain cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11194485 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many American Indian and Alaska Native communities face higher risks of certain cancers because of arsenic and uranium in their drinking water. This project works with these communities to understand and reduce these harmful substances in their water sources. We aim to develop and put into action community-led solutions, blending scientific approaches with traditional Indigenous knowledge. Our ultimate goal is to help lower the rates of cancers linked to these water contaminants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is designed for adult members of American Indian and Alaska Native communities who may be exposed to arsenic and uranium in their drinking water.
Not a fit: Individuals living outside of the specific American Indian and Alaska Native communities involved in this project, or those not exposed to these water contaminants, would not directly benefit from this particular effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer for people in participating American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have performed: The Strong Heart Study has a long history of successful collaboration with American Indian and Alaska Native communities on health interventions, and this project builds upon that established foundation.
Where this research is happening
Oklahoma City, United States
- University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr — Oklahoma City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nigra, Anne E — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Nigra, Anne E
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.