Understanding cancer causes and prevention methods
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This study is looking for people to help us understand how different health habits and behaviors might affect cancer risk, so if you're interested in sharing your experiences and providing some samples, you can help us find better ways to prevent cancer!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11220535 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the various health and behavior patterns that may influence cancer risk. By collaborating with healthcare institutions, the study aims to recruit participants who will provide consent, complete surveys, and contribute biospecimens for analysis. The goal is to gather comprehensive data that can help identify effective cancer prevention strategies. Participants will play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of cancer etiology and prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who are interested in contributing to cancer research and are willing to provide health information and biospecimens.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in participating in surveys or providing biospecimens may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for cancer prevention and a better understanding of cancer risk factors.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding cancer risk through participant surveys and biospecimen collection, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Henry Ford Health System — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rybicki, Benjamin — Henry Ford Health System
- Study coordinator: Rybicki, Benjamin
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.