Helping South Asian families cope with breast cancer-related stress and isolation
Official title: Alleviating stress, loneliness, and social isolation among South Asian families managing breast cancer
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11114780 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special support program for South Asian breast cancer survivors and their caregivers to help them cope with stress and feelings of loneliness, while also respecting their cultural values and family dynamics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | April 7, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $215,985 |
| NIH project number | 1R21CA292256-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11114780 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are South Asian breast cancer survivors and their family caregivers who are experiencing stress, loneliness, or social isolation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as South Asian or those who are not involved in caregiving for breast cancer survivors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a culturally tailored behavioral intervention called South Asian Family Approaches to Disease (SAFAD) to support breast cancer survivors and their caregivers from South Asian backgrounds. The project recognizes the unique challenges these families face, including cultural stigma and rigid gender roles, which can increase feelings of stress, loneliness, and social isolation. By adapting an existing web-based self-management program, the researchers will create a new intervention that addresses these psychosocial needs through collaborative coping strategies. The goal is to enhance self-management and improve overall well-being for both survivors and their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and self-management capabilities of South Asian breast cancer survivors and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using culturally adapted behavioral interventions for managing chronic illnesses, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trivedi, Ranak — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Trivedi, Ranak
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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.