Current Studies

Read below to learn more about current studies underway at Moffitt Cancer Center:

RESET Study

Summary: Do you have an interest in participating in cancer prevention research that focuses on healthy lifestyles for Black women? The Carson Research Group at Moffitt Cancer Center is conducting the RESET study to assess if stress management can improve weight loss outcomes for Black women with obesity and elevated stress.

What does it take: Participation includes following a lifestyle change plan, attending group-based education sessions, completing surveys, and providing basic body measurements, blood fingerstick samples, and saliva samples at four time points during the one-year duration of the study. Participants will be compensated a total of $300 for their time. To be eligible, you must:

• Identify as a Black woman between the ages of 21-75
• Have obesity (BMI ≥ 30)
• Have elevated stress levels
• Live in the Tampa Bay area with the ability to travel to Moffitt Cancer Center

How to participate: If you are interested in participating, call 813-745-0354 or email us at RESETStudy@moffit.org and a member of our study team will provide you with more information.

Oropharyngeal Study 

Summary: The Oropharyngeal (OPC) study is a case-control study designed to improve early cancer detection for patients with cancer of the base of the tongue, soft palate, or tonsil. The case individuals in this research study have OPC cancers and control individuals do not have a cancer history. Moffitt researchers hope to detect (OPC) cancers earlier by using a simple oral gargle test because when OPC cancer is diagnosed at early stages, HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer is highly treatable. We invite all non-patient communities and healthy individuals to join the OPC research opportunity.

What does it take: A one-time visit to Moffitt Research Building at 13131 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to come to our clinic to complete an informed consent short questionnaire online (a paper questionnaire option will be provided) and provide blood, saliva and oral rinse samples. The expected commitment time for this visit will be approximately 45 minutes and you will be compensated for your time.

How to participate: Please email us at OPCStudy@moffitt.org or call 813-745-6996 and a member of our study team will provide more information. 

Project ACCESS

Summary: Project ACCESS is designed to help women with a history of cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer quit smoking. You do not have to be ready to quit smoking to participate.

What does it take: If you are eligible and agree to participate, you will receive telephone counseling to help you quit smoking as well as a 12-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges) at no cost to you. You will also be asked to complete study assessments 6 times over 24 months and will be compensated for your time in the study. All study activities are completed remotely, either over the phone or online.

How to participate: projectaccess.moffitt.org

ACT WONDERS Study

Summary: Project ACT WONDERS study is focused on increasing referral and enrollment of patients who are Black and Hispanic in therapeutic clinical trials, as they have been historically underrepresented.

To accomplish this goal, the study team will be developing and implementing a multi-level intervention, which will include components, such as digital tools and resources for patients and physicians, as well as workshops, educational sessions, and community events hosted by trained Moffitt health educators.

What does it take: As a first step to refining the intervention, the study team is conducting a series of interviews with key stakeholders, such as Black and Hispanic Moffitt patients. The study team would like to learn about your thoughts and experiences with therapeutic clinical trials.

How to participate: Are you interested in participating? Please email us

Join YMCA’s Survivorship and Wellness Program

Moffitt is the new sponsor of YMCA of the Suncoast’s cancer survivorship program. There is no cost to join the 12-week program, which includes a three-month membership to the YMCA. Are you interested?  Learn more about the program

Summary: Project Rally is a pickleball program for cancer survivors and their families and friends. Physical activity improves cancer treatment outcomes and enhances quality of life, which is important for survivorship. Project Rally will allow Moffitt to analyze whether a pickleball program can meaningfully increase levels of physical activity among survivors and contribute to improving their overall health and wellness.

What does it take: No cost pickleball play with coaching and instruction for all adult cancer survivors and family/friend partners.

How to participate: Are you interested in participating? Please email us. Contact our Healthy Living Enrollment Team, communityhealth@suncoastymca.org or call (727) 379-2473.