A social media program to prevent cancer in young adults in rural areas
Official title: #4Corners4Health: A Social Media Cancer Prevention Program for Rural Emerging Adults
Funded at Klein Buendel, INC. · NIH-10918275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young adults aged 18-26 in rural areas learn how to reduce their cancer risks through a fun social media campaign that shares important health tips and encourages good habits, like getting the HPV vaccine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Klein Buendel, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $998,970 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA268037-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-26 living in rural areas, particularly those engaging in high-risk behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 18-26 or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address cancer risk behaviors among emerging adults aged 18-26 living in rural areas of the United States. It utilizes a social media campaign developed with input from community advisors to effectively communicate cancer prevention information. The program focuses on educating participants about healthy behaviors, misinformation regarding cancer risks, and promoting protective measures such as the HPV vaccine. By leveraging the high engagement of young adults on social media, the project seeks to create a supportive online environment that encourages healthier lifestyle choices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cancer risk factors among young adults in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that social media interventions can effectively disseminate health information and influence behavior change, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Klein Buendel, INC.
Golden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buller, David B — Klein Buendel, INC.
- Study coordinator: Buller, David B
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.