A nurse-led program to support patients with triple-negative breast cancer during their recovery phase
A Nurse-Led, Coping and Supportive Care Intervention to Improve Psychosocial Outcomes of Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer During the Transition from Curative Therapy to Surveillance
This study is testing a new support program called TRANSITIONS to help people with triple-negative breast cancer feel better emotionally as they finish their treatment and start regular check-ups, making sure it meets their needs and is helpful for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10985192 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a nurse-led intervention called TRANSITIONS to support patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) as they move from curative treatment to regular surveillance. The program aims to address the emotional and psychological challenges faced by these patients, particularly during a time of increased anxiety about cancer recurrence. By gathering feedback from patients and stakeholders, the intervention will be refined and tested for its effectiveness in improving psychosocial outcomes. The study will involve a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate how well the program works and how acceptable it is to patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer who are transitioning from curative therapy to surveillance.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of breast cancer or those who are not in the transition phase may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for patients transitioning from cancer treatment to surveillance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that supportive care interventions can improve psychosocial outcomes for cancer patients, suggesting that this approach may be effective for TNBC patients as well.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Post, Kathryn Elizabeth — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Post, Kathryn Elizabeth
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.