Understanding treatment goals for Black breast cancer survivors
Official title: Factors Impacting Global Health: The Importance of Individualized Treatment Goals for Black Breast Cancer Survivors
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-10997756 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being overweight affects Black women who have survived breast cancer, and it aims to find better ways to support their health and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $37,788 |
| NIH project number | 1F31CA294988-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997756 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are breast cancer survivors and may be experiencing obesity-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not breast cancer survivors may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the unique challenges faced by Black breast cancer survivors, particularly regarding obesity and its impact on health outcomes. The project aims to identify risk and protective factors that affect this population, using a combination of quantitative surveys and socioeconomic frameworks. By adapting obesity treatments to meet the specific needs of Black breast cancer survivors, the research seeks to improve cancer care and address systemic health disparities. The ultimate goal is to provide equitable and potentially life-extending interventions for this underserved group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored obesity treatments that improve survival rates for Black breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in underserved populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sinclair, Kelsey L — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Sinclair, Kelsey L
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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.