Identifying factors that predict prostate cancer progression
Pathomic Predictors of Prostate Cancer Progression
This study is looking at how certain features of prostate tumors can help doctors understand how fast the cancer might grow, so they can create more personalized treatment plans and avoid unnecessary treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10815587 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how specific characteristics of prostate tumors can help predict their progression. By analyzing pathomic data, which includes tumor features and the surrounding microenvironment, the study aims to improve the accuracy of prostate cancer prognostication. The goal is to reduce unnecessary treatments by better identifying which tumors are aggressive and which can be safely monitored. Patients may benefit from more personalized treatment plans based on these findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men diagnosed with prostate cancer who are considering treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced prostate cancer or those who have already undergone treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate predictions of prostate cancer progression, allowing for better treatment decisions and reduced overtreatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using tumor characteristics for cancer prognostication, but this approach is still evolving and aims to refine existing methods.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mallick, Parag Kumar — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Mallick, Parag Kumar
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.