Understanding and addressing health issues in African American prostate cancer survivors
Identifying and Reducing Disparities in Patient-Reported Outcomes Among African American Prostate Cancer Survivors
This study looks at how African American prostate cancer survivors experience different challenges compared to White survivors, aiming to find ways to improve their quality of life by understanding the factors that influence their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885947 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in symptom burden experienced by African American prostate cancer survivors compared to their White counterparts. It aims to identify both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that contribute to these disparities, including cultural, psychosocial, and healthcare-related influences. By gathering and analyzing patient-reported outcomes, the study seeks to uncover critical insights that can lead to improved quality of life for these survivors. The research employs a multilevel contextual model to explore the various factors affecting health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American men who have survived prostate cancer and are experiencing significant symptom burden.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve the quality of life for African American prostate cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated disparities in health outcomes among different racial groups, suggesting that this approach could yield meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez, Brian D — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez, Brian 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.