A web-based portal for monitoring symptoms and managing health for young breast cancer survivors
Official title: A web-based patient-reported symptom monitoring and self-management portal for adolescent and young adult breast cancer survivors
Funded at Dana-Farber Cancer Inst · NIH-11020543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an easy-to-use online tool for young people who have survived breast cancer, so they can share their symptoms, get personalized health tips, and stay connected with their doctors to help them feel better and manage their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dana-Farber Cancer Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $222,678 |
| NIH project number | 3U01CA246648-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11020543 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 breast cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or who are outside the adolescent and young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops a web-based platform designed specifically for adolescent and young adult breast cancer survivors to report their symptoms and manage their health. The portal allows patients to track their experiences, receive tailored self-management strategies, and communicate with healthcare providers. By utilizing patient-reported data, the research aims to enhance the quality of care and support for this unique population. The approach focuses on empowering patients through technology to improve their overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide breast cancer survivors with better tools for managing their health and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar web-based self-management tools for chronic conditions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Partridge, Ann H — Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
- Study coordinator: Partridge, Ann H
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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.