Improving methods to track cancer recurrence rates
Refined Capture-Recapture Methods for Surveilling Cancer Recurrence
This study is working on better ways to track cancer recurrences so that patients can get more accurate information about their condition and improve their follow-up care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914064 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the statistical tools used for monitoring cancer recurrence through improved epidemiologic surveillance methods. By customizing capture-recapture techniques, the study aims to provide more accurate estimates of cancer cases and deaths based on various data sources. Patients can benefit from this research as it seeks to refine how cancer recurrences are tracked, potentially leading to better follow-up care and treatment strategies. The approach includes addressing common pitfalls in existing methods and promoting transparency in data analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have been diagnosed with breast or colorectal cancer and are undergoing follow-up monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers that are not being monitored through registry-based systems may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate tracking of cancer recurrence, improving patient follow-up and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using capture-recapture methods for disease surveillance, indicating that this approach has potential for effective application in cancer recurrence monitoring.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyles, Robert H — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Lyles, Robert H
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.