Examining heart health issues in breast cancer survivors in Arkansas
Understanding disparities in cardiovascular toxicity among breast cancer survivors in Arkansas
This study is looking at how things like race, ethnicity, and income affect heart health in women who have survived breast cancer in Arkansas, with the goal of finding ways to better predict and improve their heart health after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10949690 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the cardiovascular health of female breast cancer survivors in Arkansas, focusing on how social factors like race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status contribute to heart-related problems caused by cancer treatments. The study aims to identify disparities in cardiovascular toxicity among these survivors and develop a predictive algorithm using machine learning to assess their risk based on these social determinants of health. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for breast cancer survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are female breast cancer survivors living in Arkansas, particularly those from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds or lower socioeconomic statuses.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not reside in Arkansas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular issues in breast cancer survivors, ultimately improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into cardiovascular health in cancer survivors, this specific focus on social determinants of health and machine learning for risk stratification is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Yong-Moon Mark — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Park, Yong-Moon Mark
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.