Biobehavioral support to improve life after testicular cancer in young adults
Official title: A Biobehavioral Intervention to Reduce Adverse Outcomes in Young Adult Testicular Cancer Survivors
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11345757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A youth-focused program helps young men who have survived testicular cancer manage emotions, goals, and health changes after treatment to reduce distress and long-term problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | July 8, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $657,341 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA276143-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345757 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young adult survivors of testicular cancer who are in the post-treatment phase and experiencing distress or challenges in returning to life goals.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without distress or who are already fully recovered may experience no noticeable benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a patient-facing behavioral program designed for young adult testicular cancer survivors to support their emotional well-being, goal navigation, and physical health after treatment. The approach integrates biobehavioral strategies to address mood, stress biology, and lifestyle factors that influence recovery. Participants are followed over time to see if the program lowers distress and improves quality of life and daily functioning compared to usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better mood, clearer life goals, and fewer long-term health burdens after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show psychosocial interventions can help cancer survivors, but this biobehavioral approach targeting young adults is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoyt, Michael a — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Hoyt, Michael a
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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.