Understanding health behaviors in patients with HPV positive head and neck cancer
Official title: Psychosocial Predictors of Health Behaviors and Outcomes in Patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Positive Head and Neck Cancer
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-10997920 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how feelings like anxiety and stress can influence the habits of people with HPV positive head and neck cancer, especially regarding things like smoking and drinking, to help improve their recovery and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $46,459 |
| NIH project number | 1F31DE034754-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997920 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with HPV positive head and neck cancer who may be experiencing psychosocial distress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with HPV negative head and neck cancer or those not experiencing significant psychosocial distress may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how psychosocial factors, such as anxiety and distress, affect health behaviors in patients with HPV positive head and neck cancer. By analyzing data from a large cohort study, the research aims to identify the relationship between psychosocial distress and behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, which can impact recovery and survival. The goal is to better understand these dynamics to improve patient outcomes and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that help reduce harmful health behaviors in HPV positive head and neck cancer patients, ultimately improving their prognosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that psychosocial factors significantly influence health behaviors in cancer survivors, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fenech, Alyssa Lorraine — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Fenech, Alyssa Lorraine
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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.