Improving health through behavioral treatments for cancer and chronic diseases
Methods for Early Phase Translation of Basic Science into Behavioral Treatments to Improve Health
This study is all about helping scientists learn new ways to create better programs that encourage healthy behaviors to prevent and treat cancer, and it’s designed for researchers who want to make a real difference in people's lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911008 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing behavioral interventions aimed at improving health outcomes, particularly in cancer prevention and treatment. It involves training intervention scientists to develop and apply innovative methodologies for creating effective behavioral treatments. The program includes a six-month training course featuring workshops and webinars, where participants will learn about the phased approach to intervention development and various research methods. The goal is to translate basic behavioral science into practical applications that can be used in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in behavioral treatments for cancer and related health behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not focused on behavioral interventions for health improvement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective behavioral treatments that improve health outcomes for patients with cancer and chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in translating behavioral science into effective interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Naar, Sylvie — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Naar, Sylvie
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.