A platform to support cancer patients by addressing their social needs.
Official title: TOPIC 423 (PHASE II): AN INTEGRATED MULTI-LEVEL DECISION SUPPORT PLATFORM TO ADDRESS PATIENT-CENTERED AND EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AMONG CANCER PATIENTS.
Funded at Pistevo Decision LLC · NIH-10936287 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tool that combines important social factors with medical information to improve cancer treatment for patients, making it easier for them and their doctors to communicate and access resources they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pistevo Decision LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Herndon, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | September 10, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,047,174 |
| NIH project number | 75N91023C00056-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936287 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who may be affected by social determinants such as economic stability, access to healthcare, and community support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cancer or those whose social determinants of health are not impacting their treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a decision support platform that integrates social determinants of health (SDH) with clinical data to improve cancer treatment outcomes. By developing a user-friendly interface for both patients and healthcare providers, the project will identify and address the social needs of cancer patients. It will be tested in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate its effectiveness in real-world hospital settings. The goal is to enhance communication and resource access for patients, ultimately reducing disparities in cancer care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment adherence and better health outcomes for patients facing social challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Pistevo Decision LLC
Herndon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, Cupid — Pistevo Decision LLC
- Study coordinator: Chan, Cupid
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.