Caregiver-supported yoga for cancer survivors and their loved ones
Official title: CAYRing for cancer survivors and their caregivers: Caregiver-Assisted dyadic Yoga for Recovery
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11438821 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to see if a bilingual, caregiver-assisted yoga program delivered on a mobile app helps adults who had HSCT and their informal caregivers feel better and sleep better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $402,401 |
| NIH project number | 1R21CA318785-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11438821 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+) who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplant and their informal caregivers, fluent in English or Spanish.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to a mobile device or those not engaged with caregiver-supported activities may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will test a bilingual mobile program called CAYR that guides dyadic yoga sessions for HSCT patients and their informal caregivers during and after transplant. It uses user-centered design to identify barriers, iterate, and refine the app based on real-time feedback from patient–caregiver pairs. Acceptability and safety will be measured after each yoga session, with the goal of improving quality of life for both members of the dyad.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could provide an accessible, home-based way to improve well-being for patients and caregivers navigating HSCT recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Yoga-based interventions have shown benefits for patients and caregivers, but access and sustained engagement remain challenges; this study tests a combined, caregiver-supported approach.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mascaro, Jennifer Streiffer — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Mascaro, Jennifer Streiffer
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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.