Improving women's health by sharing mammography results related to breast cancer and heart disease.
Enhancing the public health benefits of mammography screening by informing women of both breast cancer and breast arterial calcification results: A randomized trial to promote cardiovascular health
This study is looking at how sharing information about breast arterial calcification from mammograms can help nearly 1,900 women make better choices for their heart health, by comparing standard results with enhanced letters that include this important information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11049089 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how informing women about breast arterial calcification (BAC) results from their mammograms can influence their cardiovascular health behaviors. The study will involve nearly 1,900 women who will receive either standard mammography results or enhanced letters that include BAC information. By understanding the link between BAC and coronary artery disease, the research aims to empower women to take proactive steps in managing their cardiovascular health. The approach includes a randomized trial to assess the impact of this information on health behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who are undergoing mammography and receive results indicating the presence of breast arterial calcification.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo mammography or those whose results do not indicate breast arterial calcification may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health outcomes for women by encouraging them to adopt healthier behaviors based on their mammography results.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that providing additional health information can positively influence patient behavior, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Montgomery, Guy H — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Montgomery, Guy 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.