Helping young female cancer survivors plan for family building
Official title: Testing the efficacy of a decision aid and planning tool for family building after cancer
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10927303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online tool called Roadmap to Parenthood that supports young women who have survived cancer in planning for starting a family, by offering personalized advice and resources to make the process easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $555,692 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA282148-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adult female cancer survivors aged 18-45 who are concerned about their fertility and family planning options after treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not female or those who do not have concerns about fertility after cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a web-based tool designed to assist young adult female cancer survivors in navigating the challenges of family building after cancer treatment. The tool, called Roadmap to Parenthood, aims to provide personalized decision-making support and planning resources to address the medical, emotional, and logistical barriers these survivors face. Through a randomized controlled trial, participants will either use the Roadmap tool or receive standard informational resources, allowing researchers to assess the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower young female cancer survivors to make informed decisions about family building, potentially reducing fertility-related distress and improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that decision aids can significantly improve patient outcomes in various health contexts, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for young female cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
-
Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schapira, Lidia — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Schapira, Lidia
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.