Helping young cancer survivors manage financial and health-related challenges
Navigating Financial and Health-Related Social Needs in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (AYA-NAV): A Digital Intervention Pilot Study
This study is helping young cancer survivors find better ways to manage their healthcare costs and other challenges, like food and housing, by offering support through a new digital program in both English and Spanish.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10952847 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, who often face significant financial burdens and unmet health-related social needs after treatment. The project aims to adapt an existing financial navigation intervention to a digital platform, making it more accessible for Spanish and English-speaking AYAs. Participants will receive support in managing their healthcare costs and addressing issues like food insecurity and unstable housing through a partnership with a nonprofit organization. The goal is to improve engagement and provide tailored resources to help these young survivors navigate their challenges effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 who are cancer survivors and experiencing financial toxicity or unmet health-related social needs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those outside the age range of 15-39 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly alleviate the financial and social challenges faced by young cancer survivors, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with financial navigation interventions for adults, but this adaptation for AYAs is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beauchemin, Melissa Parsons — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Beauchemin, Melissa Parsons
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.