A web-based program to help advanced cancer patients plan for end of life.
A comprehensive web-based program to help advanced cancer patients plan for end of life
This study is creating an easy-to-use online program to help advanced cancer patients plan for their end-of-life care, covering important topics like medical wishes, emotional support, and finances, so they can feel more prepared and at ease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Peacefully, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Woodland Hills, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896275 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a comprehensive web-based program aimed at assisting advanced cancer patients in planning for their end-of-life care. The program addresses not only advance care planning but also emotional, relational, and financial aspects that patients often need to consider. By utilizing a checklist format and the Goal-Setting Theory of Motivation, the program guides patients through necessary tasks, ensuring they can prepare effectively for their end of life. The intervention will be field-tested with cancer patients to assess its usability and effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are advanced cancer patients who are facing end-of-life decisions and need support in planning their care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not facing advanced cancer or those who are not interested in end-of-life planning may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide advanced cancer patients with a structured approach to managing their end-of-life planning, reducing anxiety and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various interventions focused on advance care planning, this comprehensive approach that includes emotional and financial aspects is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Woodland Hills, United States
- Peacefully, INC. — Woodland Hills, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Good, Jennifer — Peacefully, INC.
- Study coordinator: Good, Jennifer
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.