Investigating how early environmental exposures affect prostate cancer risk
Discriminatory Mechanisms in Early-Onset and Lethal Prostate Cancer
['FUNDING_R01'] · PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE · NIH-10922680
This study is looking at how things in our environment when we're young might affect the chances of developing aggressive prostate cancer later on, and it’s for young men and their families who want to understand more about this risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OAKLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10922680 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores how environmental factors during early development and young adulthood may influence the risk of developing early-onset and lethal prostate cancer. By analyzing blood samples from young men and their parents, the study aims to identify metabolic changes linked to these exposures. The researchers will use advanced analytical techniques to connect these metabolic signatures with the likelihood of developing aggressive prostate cancer before age 60. This approach could lead to new prevention strategies that enhance protective factors and mitigate risks associated with prostate cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young men, particularly those with a family history of prostate cancer or who belong to populations at higher risk.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 60 or those without a history of prostate cancer in their family may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective prevention strategies for early-onset and lethal prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between environmental exposures and cancer risk, making this approach both innovative and grounded in existing findings.
Where this research is happening
OAKLAND, UNITED STATES
- PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE — OAKLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COHN, BARBARA A — PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: COHN, BARBARA A
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.