Digital health support for stem cell transplant patients
Official title: Mosaic: RCT of a Digital Health Intervention Delivering Peer Support Narratives and Psychoeducation to English- and Spanish-Speaking Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10936819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who have had stem cell transplants by connecting them with others who have been through the same experience, using a friendly online platform that shares real stories and tips in English and Spanish to make recovery a little easier and less lonely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $716,911 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA292116-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936819 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are English- and Spanish-speaking individuals who are preparing for or have recently undergone a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing stem cell transplants or who do not speak English or Spanish may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing peer support and psychoeducation to patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplants (SCT). It utilizes a digital platform called Mosaic, which offers survivor-written narratives in both English and Spanish, helping patients manage distress and improve their quality of life. The program aims to empower patients by sharing realistic experiences and coping strategies from others who have faced similar challenges. By enhancing access to peer support, the research seeks to alleviate feelings of isolation and improve decision-making during recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the emotional well-being and quality of life for stem cell transplant recipients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that peer support can effectively reduce distress and improve coping strategies among cancer patients, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rini, Christine — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Rini, Christine
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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.