Creating tools to predict outcomes for Black women with endometrial cancer after surgery
Developing and Validating Prognostic Models for Black women with Endometrial Cancer following Hysterectomy
This study is working to create helpful tools for doctors to better understand and treat Black women with endometrial cancer after surgery, aiming to improve their care and outcomes by considering their unique needs and risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035802 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating prognostic models specifically for Black women diagnosed with endometrial cancer following hysterectomy. It aims to address the significant disparities in cancer outcomes by creating tools that help healthcare providers tailor adjuvant therapies based on individual prognosis and recurrence risks. The study will utilize clinical and epidemiological data to build these models, which will be validated through external testing. By improving decision-making in treatment options, this research seeks to enhance the care and outcomes for this underserved population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and have undergone a hysterectomy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who have not been diagnosed with endometrial cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for Black women with endometrial cancer, ultimately improving survival rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing prognostic tools for various cancer populations, indicating a promising potential for this approach in addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peeri, Noah Charles — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Peeri, Noah Charles
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.