Investigating how cancer affects muscle mass and aging in survivors
Ms. LILAC: Muscle Mass in the Life and Longevity After Cancer (LILAC) Study
This study is looking at how cancer and its treatments might affect muscle strength and physical ability as women get older, especially focusing on postmenopausal women, both those who have survived cancer and those who haven't, to help find ways to improve their quality of life as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052625 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how cancer and its treatments may speed up the aging process, particularly in terms of muscle mass and physical function. By measuring muscle mass in a large group of postmenopausal women, including both cancer survivors and those without cancer, the study aims to identify the relationship between muscle loss and functional decline. The researchers will use a validated method to accurately assess muscle mass remotely, addressing key challenges in cancer survivorship research. The findings could provide insights into how to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors as they age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include postmenopausal women who are either cancer survivors or cancer-free.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postmenopausal or who have not been diagnosed with cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for maintaining muscle mass and physical function in cancer survivors, enhancing their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the effects of cancer on aging and muscle mass, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Banack, Hailey Rose — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Banack, Hailey Rose
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.