Developing new statistical models to understand cancer control behaviors
Official title: Novel Statistical Models for Intensive Longitudinal Analyses of Cancer Control Behaviors
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10980839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people's habits, like smoking, eating, and exercising, change over time to help us understand what affects cancer risk, so we can find better ways to prevent and manage cancer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $650,212 |
| NIH project number | 2R01CA240713-05A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults aged 0-21 who are at risk for cancer due to behavioral factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with established cancer diagnoses or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and applying advanced statistical models to analyze how individual behaviors related to cancer control change over time. By using intensive longitudinal data collection methods, such as real-time assessments and accelerometers, the study aims to gather detailed information on behaviors that can influence cancer outcomes. The goal is to identify patterns and predictors of behaviors like smoking, diet, and physical activity that contribute to cancer risk. This innovative approach could lead to better strategies for cancer prevention and control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that lead to more effective cancer prevention strategies tailored to individual behaviors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using intensive longitudinal data methods has shown promise in understanding health behaviors, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights in cancer control as well.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedeker, Donald — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Hedeker, Donald
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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.