Investigating how physical activity during adolescence affects breast cancer risk in young women.
Characterizing the role of adolescent physical activity in early onset breast cancer risk for women across the familial risk continuum
This study is looking at how being active during your teenage years might affect the chances of getting breast cancer at a young age, especially for young Black women, to help us understand what changes could lower that risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11070213 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the relationship between physical activity in adolescence and the risk of early onset breast cancer, particularly focusing on young non-Hispanic Black women. By analyzing data from a diverse cohort, the study aims to identify how physical activity may influence breast tissue biomarkers and cancer outcomes. The methodology includes survival modeling and causal analysis techniques to assess the impact of adolescent activity levels on breast cancer risk. The goal is to fill a critical gap in understanding the modifiable factors that contribute to early onset breast cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescent girls and young women, particularly those from racially diverse backgrounds and with a family history of breast cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 20 years or those without a familial risk of breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that promote physical activity in adolescents to reduce breast cancer risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that physical activity can influence cancer risk, but this specific focus on adolescent activity and early onset breast cancer is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kehm, Rebecca D — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kehm, Rebecca D
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.