Neighborhood makeover aims to cut cancer risk in poor communities

NCT ID NCT06864260

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether fixing up neighborhoods—like adding better lighting, sidewalks, green spaces, and a mobile health van—can lower cancer risk. Researchers will track 300 Black adults living in high-poverty areas to see if these changes reduce stress and encourage healthier habits. The goal is to prevent cancer by making the environment safer and more supportive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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