A digital health program to help parents support young cancer survivors' development
Official title: A digital health parent coaching intervention to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes for young childhood cancer survivors in underserved communities
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-11052789 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program called PLAY that supports parents of young children who have survived cancer, especially those from underserved areas, by offering resources and coaching to improve their parenting skills and their child's development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $185,693 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA290060-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11052789 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young childhood cancer survivors aged 3-6 years, particularly those living in underserved or rural areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not childhood cancer survivors or those outside the age range of 3-6 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a digital health intervention designed to assist parents of young childhood cancer survivors, particularly those from underserved communities. The program, called Preparing for Life and Academics for Young survivors (PLAY), includes self-directed web modules and virtual coaching sessions aimed at enhancing parenting skills and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes for children aged 3-6 years. By collaborating with caregivers and healthcare providers, the intervention seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these families, especially in rural and Appalachian areas where access to care may be limited.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the developmental outcomes and quality of life for young cancer survivors and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using digital health interventions to improve parenting skills and developmental outcomes in other vulnerable populations.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moscato, Emily Louise — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Moscato, Emily Louise
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.