Improving health and quality of life for oropharyngeal cancer survivors
Official title: Core B: Clinical Informatics & Analytics
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10933258 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve the health and quality of life for people who have survived oropharyngeal cancer by finding new ways to understand their health over time and spotting any long-term side effects from treatment, so they can get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $567,147 |
| NIH project number | 1P01CA285249-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933258 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have survived oropharyngeal cancer and are experiencing or concerned about long-term health effects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer or those who are currently undergoing treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the lifelong quality of life and health of individuals who have survived oropharyngeal cancer. It aims to identify new patient characteristics and health trajectories while developing non-invasive markers to detect delayed adverse effects from treatment. The project will utilize advanced statistical methods and a centralized data infrastructure to manage and analyze clinical data effectively. By integrating various data sources, the research seeks to provide insights that can lead to better management strategies for cancer survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for oropharyngeal cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using similar data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for cancer survivors, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moreno, Amy Catherine — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Moreno, Amy Catherine
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.