A digital platform connecting cancer patients to social care services
ConnectedNest: a digital platform connecting individuals with cancer to social care
This study is testing a new online tool that helps cancer patients connect with important community services to improve their quality of life, and it's looking for 300 adults to participate from different cancer clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Xanthoshealth, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11003527 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
ConnectedNest is an innovative electronic platform designed to help individuals facing cancer by connecting them with essential social and community services. The project aims to enhance its technical capabilities and conduct a randomized clinical trial with 300 adult participants across multiple oncology clinics. By addressing social determinants of health, the platform seeks to improve patients' quality of life and streamline access to care. The initiative is backed by collaborations with community organizations and aims to create user-friendly interfaces for social workers and caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are currently undergoing cancer treatment or are cancer survivors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not facing cancer or those who do not require social care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for cancer patients by facilitating access to vital social services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using digital platforms to connect patients with social services, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Paul, United States
- Xanthoshealth, INC. — Saint Paul, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haynes, David a — Xanthoshealth, INC.
- Study coordinator: Haynes, David a
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 below.