Improving behavioral health care for older adults with cancer
Official title: Reducing the chasm in behavioral health care for older adults with cancer: Development of the Center for Implementation Research in Cancer in Later Life (CIRCL)
Funded at Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · NIH-10895591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older adults with cancer feel better mentally and emotionally by creating and using special support programs that fit into their regular cancer care, so they can enjoy a better quality of life while managing their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $205,818 |
| NIH project number | 5R21CA277833-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895591 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and over who are currently receiving treatment for cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those without cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the behavioral health needs of older adults with cancer, a group that often faces significant challenges in their mental and emotional well-being. The project aims to develop the Center for Implementation Research in Cancer in Later Life (CIRCL), which will create and implement effective interventions tailored to this population. By integrating these interventions into routine cancer care, the research seeks to enhance the quality of life and treatment adherence for older cancer patients. The approach involves collaboration among various experts and stakeholders to ensure that the interventions are practical and beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and overall quality of life for older adults undergoing cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing behavioral health interventions for older adults, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcconnell, Kelly — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Mcconnell, Kelly
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.