Residential history in midlife and prostate cancer outcomes
Official title: Examining the Relationship between Residential History at Midlife and Prostate Cancer Outcomes
Funded at Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr · NIH-11323446 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant looks at how where people live in midlife affects their prostate cancer outcomes and survival, with a focus on Black men.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2023 |
| Project end | August 15, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,026,619 |
| NIH project number | 4R01MD018146-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11323446 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Prostate cancer patients in Southeastern Pennsylvania, particularly Black men and those with varied midlife residential histories, may be eligible for related studies or future translational work.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not represented in Southeastern Pennsylvania registries or with cancers other than prostate cancer may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one has prostate cancer, this project will connect cancer registry data to hospital records and decades of address history to see if neighborhood factors influence cancer care and outcomes. Researchers will analyze long-term residential environments, like neighborhood poverty, and how these relate to cancer progression, treatment, and survivorship in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The goal is to identify patterns that could inform better, more equitable care for prostate cancer patients in the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Understanding neighborhood influences could lead to tailored interventions and policies that improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients, especially in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows that neighborhood factors are linked to cancer outcomes, suggesting this approach could uncover actionable associations.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zeigler-Johnson, Charnita M. — Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zeigler-Johnson, Charnita M.
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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.