Helping young adult cancer survivors manage their health as they move to adult care
Digital Self-Management and Peer Mentoring Intervention to Improve the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors
This project helps young adult survivors of childhood cancer learn to manage their health and connect with peer mentors as they transition to adult healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110486 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many young adults who survived childhood cancer find it hard to get the follow-up care they need as they transition from pediatric to adult doctors. This project offers a digital program called "Managing Your Health" that includes six virtual sessions with a peer mentor. These mentors are other young adult survivors who have successfully navigated their own care. Together, participants and mentors discuss web-based educational materials to help survivors take charge of their long-term health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer, especially those transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare.
Not a fit: Patients who are not childhood cancer survivors or are already successfully managing their adult follow-up care may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help more young adult cancer survivors stay connected to important follow-up care, improving their long-term health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: A preliminary trial of this specific intervention showed that survivors found it useful and reported significant improvements in self-management.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devine, Katie a — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Devine, Katie a
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 below.