Improving care for childhood cancer survivors through community partnerships
BRidging Information Divides and Gaps to Ensure Survivorship: the BRIDGES Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multilevel Intervention to Improve Adherence to Childhood Cancer Survivorship
This study is all about helping kids who have survived cancer get the follow-up care they need by using telehealth to connect them with their doctors, making it easier for them to understand and manage their health after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914873 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of childhood cancer survivors who often face serious late effects from their treatment. It aims to bridge the gap between cancer centers and community primary care providers to ensure that survivors receive the necessary follow-up care. The study will utilize telehealth to provide education and support to patients, helping them navigate their survivorship care. By addressing barriers such as travel distance and lack of knowledge, the research seeks to improve adherence to recommended care guidelines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are childhood cancer survivors who are 2 to 4 years post-chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not childhood cancer survivors or those who are not within the specified time frame post-treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors by ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based care models can effectively improve health outcomes for cancer survivors, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Georgetown University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kadan-Lottick, Nina S — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Kadan-Lottick, Nina S
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.