Understanding cancer causes and prevention methods
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This study is looking for people to help us understand what causes cancer and how we can prevent it by sharing their health habits and providing some samples for testing, so we can find better ways to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11220550 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the underlying causes of cancer and explores ways to prevent it by analyzing health and behavior patterns. Participants will be recruited from various healthcare institutions, where they will provide consent, complete surveys, and contribute biospecimens for analysis. The study aims to gather comprehensive data that can help identify risk factors associated with cancer, ultimately leading to improved prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who are interested in contributing to cancer prevention efforts 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 better understanding and prevention of cancer, potentially reducing incidence rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding cancer risk factors through participant surveys and biospecimen collection, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahsan, Habibul — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Ahsan, Habibul
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.