Health Habits and Cancer Risk Comparison Among Migrant Sri Lankans and Sri Lankans

August 27, 2015 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Health Habits and Cancer Risk Among a US Migrant Sri Lankan Population and a Comparison With Siblings Living in Sri Lanka

Objectives:

General objective:

To determine how acculturation to United States has influenced the health and cancer risk among a US migrant Sri Lankan population.

Specific objectives:

  1. To determine the prevalence of cancer and cancer related non-communicable diseases among Sri Lankan Sinhalese living in the greater Houston area.
  2. To study the distribution of risk factors for cancer in this population.
  3. To study the pattern of utilization of methods available for early detection of cancer in this population.
  4. To study and compare the findings of this survey with that of the siblings of this population living in Sri Lanka.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Withdrawn

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

A health survey among Sinhala adults living in Houston comparing the health and health habits between the Sri Lankans living in Houston and their close relatives living in Sri Lanka.

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Sri Lanka
      • Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 20400
        • University of Peradeniya
  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77054
        • City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Sri Lankan Sinhalese adults (18 years of age or older) living in the greater Houston area, but born in Sri Lanka. Siblings or the first cousins of the study participants living in Sri Lanka of same sex and of an age plus or minus 10 years.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Sri Lankan Sinhalese adults (18 years of age or older) living in the greater Houston area but born in Sri Lanka
  2. Siblings or the first cousins of the study participants living in Sri Lanka of same sex and of an age plus or minus 10 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Sri Lankan Sinhalese born in the US
  2. Sri Lankan Sinhalese under 18 years of age
  3. Participation in a M. D. Anderson sponsored focus group or survey regarding health within the past 6 months

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Ecologic or Community
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Sri Lankan Sinhalese
Sri Lankan Sinhalese adults (18 years of age or older) living in the greater Houston area, but born in Sri Lanka.
Behavioral: Questionnaire
Questions to collect health information specific to Sri Lankans.
Other Names:
  • Survey
Siblings or Cousins in Sri Lanka
Siblings or the first cousins of the study participants living in Sri Lanka of same sex and of an age plus or minus 10 years.
Behavioral: Questionnaire
Questions to collect health information specific to Sri Lankans.
Other Names:
  • Survey

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Determine how acculturation to US has influenced health and cancer risk (prevalence of cancer related non-communicable diseases, distribution of risk factors, early cancer detection method utilization) among Sri Lankan Sinhalese in greater Houston area.
Time Frame: 3 Years
3 Years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To study and compare the findings of this survey with that of the siblings of this population living in Sri Lanka.
Time Frame: 1 Year
1 Year

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Richard A. Hajek, PHD, MS, BA, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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April 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 21, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 21, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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May 22, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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August 28, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 27, 2015

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2006-1047

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