Understanding endometrial cancer outcomes in survivors
The Carolina Endometrial Cancer Study: A population-based survivor cohort
This study is looking into why Black women with endometrial cancer often have worse outcomes than others, and it aims to gather information from women in North Carolina about their experiences and treatments to help understand and improve these disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11039968 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors contributing to racial disparities in endometrial cancer outcomes, particularly focusing on Black women who are disproportionately affected. It involves recruiting women diagnosed with endometrial cancer in North Carolina, with a specific emphasis on enrolling a significant number of Black women. The study will collect detailed medical histories, tumor samples, and conduct follow-up interviews to gather comprehensive data on treatment and survivorship experiences. By analyzing this data, the research aims to identify the underlying causes of disparities in cancer recurrence and survival rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have been newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer, particularly those from Black communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have endometrial cancer or those who are not part of the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and survivorship care tailored to the needs of Black women with endometrial cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing racial disparities in cancer outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nichols, Hazel B — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Nichols, Hazel B
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.