How stress affects obesity-related pancreatic cancer
Stress adaptation in obesity-associated pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how stress affects pancreatic cancer in people who are obese, hoping to find ways to improve treatments and help patients feel better by understanding their body's responses to stress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Thomas Jefferson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907433 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between stress and pancreatic cancer in individuals with obesity. It aims to understand how stress adaptation mechanisms may influence the progression of cancer and the effectiveness of treatments. By examining biological responses and signaling pathways, the study seeks to identify potential therapeutic targets that could improve patient outcomes. Patients may be involved in providing biological samples or participating in assessments related to stress and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer who also have obesity and experience significant stress.
Not a fit: Patients without obesity or those who do not have pancreatic cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for managing pancreatic cancer in obese patients, potentially improving survival rates and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on stress adaptation in obesity-related pancreatic cancer is novel, there have been successful studies exploring the impact of stress on cancer progression in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Thomas Jefferson University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grabocka, Elda — Thomas Jefferson University
- Study coordinator: Grabocka, Elda
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.