Helping Young Cancer Patients Manage Their Symptoms Better
A Randomized Controlled Trial using a Heuristic Tool To Improve Symptom Self-Management in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
['FUNDING_R01'] · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · NIH-11136270
This project helps young people with cancer learn to manage their symptoms better using a special computer tool.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RICHMOND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11136270 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer often struggle with many symptoms from their disease and treatment, which can make daily life hard. This project is testing a new computer tool called C-SCAT that helps you understand your symptoms and how they connect. It's different from typical checklists because it focuses on what's most important to you and helps you visualize your unique symptom experience. The C-SCAT also helps you talk with your doctor about your top concerns and create a personalized plan to manage your symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is for adolescents and young adults who have cancer and are currently receiving active treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or who are not actively undergoing cancer treatment, would likely not be eligible for this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could help young cancer patients feel better and have a higher quality of life by giving them more control over their symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: This project addresses a gap by testing a new intervention tailored to this population, suggesting it's a novel approach for AYA symptom self-management.
Where this research is happening
RICHMOND, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY — RICHMOND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ELSWICK, RONALD K. — VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ELSWICK, RONALD K.
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.
Conditions: Adolescent and young adult cancer patients, Adolescent and young adult cancer population, Adolescent and young adults with cancer, Cancer Treatment