Helping Young Adults with Testicular Cancer Thrive After Treatment
A Biobehavioral Intervention to Reduce Adverse Outcomes in Young Adult Testicular Cancer Survivors
This project offers support to young adults who have completed testicular cancer treatment, helping them manage lasting challenges and achieve their life goals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128809 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Being diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer during young adulthood can be very difficult, especially because it can affect sexuality and reproductive health. Many young adult cancer survivors experience ongoing physical, emotional, and social challenges long after their medical treatment ends, including feelings of depression and difficulty pursuing life goals. This project aims to provide a special program designed to help these young survivors navigate their post-cancer life, manage their emotions, and reduce the burden of these long-term health issues. We hope to support them in re-establishing their life goals and improving their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults who have completed treatment for testicular cancer and are experiencing ongoing physical, emotional, or social challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had testicular cancer or who are not in the young adult age range may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help young adult testicular cancer survivors better cope with the long-term effects of their cancer, improve their emotional health, and enhance their ability to pursue important life goals.
How similar studies have performed: Few targeted and effective programs currently exist to help young cancer survivors with these specific biobehavioral challenges, making this a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoyt, Michael a — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Hoyt, Michael 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.