Wake Forest cancer control and care delivery network
Wake Forest NCORP Research Base
This program develops and runs clinical trials that help people with cancer manage treatment side effects and improve how cancer care is delivered.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11329968 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, this Wake Forest program partners with community hospitals and clinics to offer studies that try to reduce treatment side effects like heart problems, memory changes, and other symptoms. They design practical interventions and open those trials at local sites so patients can join close to home. The program has enrolled thousands of participants across multiple studies and plans to launch more trials focused on symptom relief and better care coordination. Their work combines clinical testing, patient-reported outcomes, and collaboration with community providers to improve everyday cancer care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer who are receiving treatment, experiencing treatment-related symptoms or late effects, or interested in supportive care or care-delivery studies at participating clinics are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Individuals without cancer, those not receiving care at participating sites, or those ineligible for specific CCDR or symptom-management trials may not gain direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lessen treatment-related symptoms, reduce late complications, and make cancer care easier and safer for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Related NCORP and cancer-control studies have previously improved symptom management and care delivery, and Wake Forest has a track record of enrolling over a thousand participants in past trials.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lesser, Glenn J — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lesser, Glenn J
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.