Evidence-based patient navigation for young cancer survivors
Official title: Adaptation and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Patient Navigation Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11415030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-navigation program is being tested to help adolescents and young adults who have survived cancer stay up to date with checkups, screenings, and preventive care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 8, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $686,822 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3CA297705-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) who have completed cancer treatment and are navigating survivorship in primary care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently under survivorship care or not connected to a primary care setting may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests an evidence-based navigation approach in primary care settings to support young cancer survivors aged 15-39. The program aims to improve adherence to cancer surveillance and preventive services while addressing developmental, emotional, and social needs. It involves coordinating care between primary care teams and navigation staff to reduce gaps in follow-up and to ensure equitable access across diverse populations. The study emphasizes real-world primary care implementation in the Kaiser Permanente system, with a focus on translating proven strategies into routine practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, young cancer survivors could receive more timely screenings and better overall care coordination.
How similar studies have gone: Prior evidence shows that patient navigation can improve cancer screening and primary care use in other groups, suggesting potential for AYAs with cancer.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hahn, Erin Elizabeth — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Hahn, Erin Elizabeth
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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.