Help us understand colorectal cancer
Join a cohort of African American men and women in a landmark study that could change how we prevent and treat colorectal cancer.
Conducted at Meharry Medical College
Study partners: Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Department of Health
Compensation
$50
Gift card for participation
Participants Needed
Collaborating Institutions
Research Aims
Gift Card Compensation
Why this study matters
African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of colorectal cancer, yet are significantly underrepresented in molecular and genomic research.
- ✓Generate a comprehensive multi-omics CRC dataset for African Americans
- ✓Identify genetic, socio-environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to colorectal cancer risk in African Americans
- ✓Develop risk models to guide prevention and treatment strategies
- ✓Better understand biological mechanisms, at the molecular level, that contribute to the disparities in morbidity and mortality.
Simple steps to join
Participating is straightforward and takes less than an hour of your time. Here is what to expect.
Confirm Your Participation
A member of our study team will contact you to confirm your interest and eligibility. This quick step ensures you meet the study criteria and allows us to guide you through the next steps of the participation process. We will also answer any questions you may have about the study and what to expect.
Complete a Survey
You will be invited to complete a brief online survey or phone interview. It takes 20-30 minutes and includes questions about demographic, and medical history. This information is crucial for our research to understand various factors that may contribute to colorectal cancer risk.
Blood Sample Collection
A blood sample collection kit will be sent to your residence. A time for home blood collection will be arranged at your convenience. Once the collection is completed, your sample will be shipped to Meharry Medical College. A multi-omics assay will be performed. The data will be used for integrated multi-omics analysis. This is a crucial step for our research as it will help us understand the molecular factors associated with colorectal cancer risk. We will provide clear instructions and support to ensure the process is simple and comfortable for you.
Receive Your Gift Card
As a thank you for your valuable contribution to this research, you will receive a $50 gift card upon completing the blood sample collection. Your involvement is instrumental in advancing our understanding of colorectal cancer and to explain factors that may contribute to the observed disparities. We truly appreciate your time and effort in supporting this study.
Collaborating Institutions
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN
Where we are today
Track our recruitment milestones and study progress in real time.
Participants Enrolled
0
of 2,000
0% complete
Study Protocol Approved
Completed
Biospecimen Collection Launched
Completed
Participants Enrollment Started
In progress
Multi-omics Analysis Phase Began
In progress
Publication
Not started