Improving cancer clinical trial enrollment for adolescents and young adults
Official title: Closing the Adolescent and Young Adult Clinical Trial Enrollment Gap with an AYA (Alert, Young Adult Navigation and Alliance) Clinical Tool
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10947726 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help more teenagers and young adults with cancer join clinical trials, which can lead to better treatment options, by creating a tool that makes it easier for them to find and participate in these trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $166,984 |
| NIH project number | 1R50CA282101-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10947726 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39 who have been diagnosed with cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 15 to 39 or those not diagnosed with cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the low enrollment of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in cancer clinical trials, which is crucial for improving their cancer care and outcomes. The project will develop and implement a clinical trial tool called AYA (Alert, Young Adult Navigation, Alliance) to enhance participation among AYAs diagnosed with cancer. By utilizing an electronic medical record alert system, the research will identify eligible AYA patients and facilitate their access to clinical trials. The initiative will involve collaboration among patients, healthcare providers, and medical centers to strengthen the clinical research framework and reduce cancer disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to clinical trials for young cancer patients, leading to better treatment options and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing clinical trial enrollment among young patients have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Symons, Heather Jill — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Symons, Heather Jill
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.