Improving cancer care through telehealth interventions
Clinical Practice Network
This study is looking to improve cancer care for patients and survivors by using telehealth to help with issues like weight, exercise, and smoking, making it easier for you to connect with your healthcare team and get better support during treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892144 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer care by utilizing a Clinical Practice Network to implement telehealth interventions for cancer patients and survivors. It aims to address issues such as obesity, physical inactivity, and tobacco use, which can impact cancer treatment outcomes. By leveraging a comprehensive electronic health record system and established clinical networks, the project seeks to improve access to care, patient-clinician communication, and overall treatment quality. The initiative will involve data collection and analysis to optimize the delivery of cancer care services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include cancer patients and survivors who are facing challenges related to obesity, physical inactivity, or tobacco use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or do not have issues related to obesity, physical inactivity, or tobacco use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective cancer care and enhance treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives, such as the Lurie Cancer Center Tobacco Cessation Program, have shown success in utilizing telehealth for cancer care, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hitsman, Brian L — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Hitsman, Brian L
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.