Creating a strategy for personalized cancer screening decisions
Official title: Building a shared decision making implementation strategy for the emerging paradigm of precision cancer screening
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10950318 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help men make better choices about prostate cancer screening by using their genetic information, so they can work together with their doctors to find the best approach that fits their personal preferences and needs.
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, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003627-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950318 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are men, particularly those with a family history of prostate cancer or genetic predispositions, who are considering prostate cancer screening.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for prostate cancer or those who have already been diagnosed with the disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving how patients and healthcare providers make decisions about prostate cancer screening by incorporating genetic information. It aims to develop a shared decision-making approach that considers individual patient preferences and the benefits and risks of screening. The study will explore how to effectively implement this approach within healthcare systems, ensuring that both patients and providers are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge. By utilizing polygenic risk scores, the research seeks to tailor screening recommendations based on a person's genetic makeup, potentially leading to better outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective prostate cancer screening, reducing unnecessary treatments and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using shared decision-making and genetic information to improve cancer screening outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clayman, Marla L. — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Clayman, Marla L.
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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.