Exploring social needs of breast and gynecologic cancer patients and their caregivers
Official title: Dyadic Analysis of Unmet Social Needs Among Breast and Gynecologic Patients and Their Informal Caregivers
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10994152 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how women with breast and gynecologic cancers and their family or friends who help care for them feel emotionally, especially when they have unmet needs like food and housing, to see how these challenges affect their health and treatment over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | January 19, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $136,605 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA277778-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994152 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers, particularly those facing financial hardships.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have breast or gynecologic cancers or those who are not experiencing significant social needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the psychological distress experienced by women with breast and gynecologic cancers and their informal caregivers, such as family and friends. It aims to understand how unmet social needs, like food and housing, impact both patient and caregiver well-being. By examining the interconnected health of patients and caregivers, the study seeks to identify how these social needs evolve over time and influence treatment adherence and health outcomes. The research focuses specifically on financially vulnerable populations to address health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems for cancer patients and their caregivers, enhancing their overall health and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing single social needs among cancer patients, but this study aims to explore multiple social needs, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Tess — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Tess
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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.