Proactive Outreach and streamlined genetic testing for prostate cancer survivors
Official title: Proactive Outreach and Streamlined Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer Survivors
Funded at Georgetown University · NIH-11384779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to help prostate cancer survivors learn about and receive genetic testing so they and their families understand cancer risk and guide treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $648,980 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA296911-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11384779 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are candidates for genetic testing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who decline genetic testing or are not eligible for the targeted genetic panel.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on making genetic testing more accessible for men who have survived prostate cancer. It plans proactive outreach and streamlined referral pathways to identify germline pathogenic variants in DNA-repair genes. The study will engage patients and clinicians to improve testing uptake and inform personalized treatment and prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could improve personalized treatment decisions and enable family members to understand their cancer risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior efforts show that proactive outreach can increase genetic testing rates and uptake of precision medicine.
Where this research is happening
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Georgetown University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Marc D — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Marc D
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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.