A program to help young cancer survivors manage their health
Official title: An INteractive Survivorship Program to Improve Healthcare REsources [INSPIRE] for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11064890 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app and online program to help young cancer survivors take charge of their health and access helpful resources, and it’s designed for teens and young adults who have finished cancer treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $573,454 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA246659-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11064890 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult individuals who have survived cancer and are seeking support in managing their ongoing health needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not fall within the adolescent and young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a personalized program designed to support adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in managing their long-term health outcomes. The program aims to enhance access to survivorship resources, improve health literacy, and foster self-management skills through a digital platform and telehealth services. Participants will engage with an interactive mobile app and website, which will provide tailored support and resources, while also receiving additional telehealth care if needed. The study will compare this new program against a control group receiving standard resources to evaluate its effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health management and quality of life for young cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar technology-based interventions for cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baker, Kevin S — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Baker, Kevin S
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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.