This project is a case-control study which seeks to identify modifiable risk factors for breast and colorectal cancer in Nigeria. Both cases and controls will be required to complete a risk factor questionnaire which contains information about their diet, physical activity, past medical history and life style factors. They will also be required to provide information on their body composition through the use of a bioimpedance machine which measures the body mass index, fat and total body water percentage. Based on the existing ARGO platform where a current colorectal cancer study is going on, approximately 400 patients with a prior diagnosis or a new diagnosis will be recruited into this study. Comparatively, we will select our 400 controls from two groups of participants who are free of cancer and gastrointestinal diseases.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
800
Questionnaire containing questions regarding diet, physical activity, past medical history and life style practices.
Patients will provide information on body composition through the use of a bioimpedance machine which measures the body mass index, fat and total body water.
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
RECRUITINGDevelopment and Validation of Questionnaire For Assessing Modifiable Risk Factors for Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Time frame: 2 years
Determination of Novel Modifiable Cancer Risk Factors in a Nigerian Population
We will determine the presence of established, plausible, and novel cancer risk factors in cases (n=400) and controls (n=400) in Nigeria
Time frame: 2 years
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.