Improving cancer data for children and young adults
SEER RESEARCH SUPPORT REGISTRIES PROGRAM AND LINKAGES AND DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · NIH-11219234
This study is working to make cancer data for kids and young adults even better, so families can get clearer insights into childhood cancer trends and help researchers understand these conditions more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11219234 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the value of cancer data collected through the SEER program, particularly focusing on childhood cancers. By improving the National Childhood Cancer Registry, the research will provide better insights into cancer trends affecting children and young adults. This will involve linking various data sources and managing the information effectively to support a wide range of research activities. Patients and families may benefit from improved understanding and tracking of childhood cancer trends.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults diagnosed with cancer or their families who are interested in understanding cancer trends.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers not covered by the National Childhood Cancer Registry may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better cancer surveillance and improved outcomes for children and young adults with cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar data linkage approaches has shown promise in enhancing cancer surveillance and understanding trends.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WHITESIDE, MARTIN — TENNESSEE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Study coordinator: WHITESIDE, MARTIN
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.
Conditions: Cancers, Childhood Cancers, Malignant childhood cancer