Bright IDEAS for Young Adults: problem-solving skills to reduce cancer-related distress
Bright IDEAS-Young Adults: Problem-Solving Skills Training to Reduce Distress among Young Adults with Cancer
Problem-solving skills training designed to help young adults with cancer manage emotional distress and improve quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11326207 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would learn a step-by-step problem-solving approach tailored for young adults with cancer that teaches how to identify problems, set goals, brainstorm solutions, pick a plan, and review results. The program is practical and meant to be learned and used during active treatment so you can apply the skills to work, school, finances, and relationships. Sessions are led by trained staff and may be offered in person or remotely, and the team will follow participants over time to track stress and health-related quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young adults with a current cancer diagnosis who are experiencing emotional distress or disruptions to schooling, work, finances, or relationships are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without notable emotional distress, those with severe untreated psychiatric conditions, or those unable to take part in sessions may not receive benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning, relationships, and overall health-related quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Problem-solving therapy has shown benefit for adults with cancer and other chronic illnesses in prior research, though adapting it specifically for young adults is a more recent effort.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devine, Katie a — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Devine, Katie a
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.