Developing safe and effective cancer prevention strategies
CP-CTNet Coordinating Center
This study is looking for new ways to help prevent cancer, and if you're interested, you could join early trials to test out these promising methods that aim to keep people healthier and reduce the chances of getting cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10700942 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and testing preventive agents and interventions to reduce the risk of cancer. It involves a systematic approach that includes preclinical studies to identify potential agents, early phase trials to assess their safety and tolerability, and late phase trials to evaluate their effectiveness. Patients may participate in early phase trials that explore new cancer prevention methods, contributing to the advancement of cancer prevention strategies. The goal is to ultimately lower the incidence and burden of cancer through effective preventive measures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals at high risk for cancer or those interested in preventive strategies against cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently undergoing treatment for active cancer or those with no risk factors for cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new preventive treatments that significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing preventive strategies for cancer, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eickhoff, Jens — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Eickhoff, Jens
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.