Improving care for lung cancer survivors in rural communities
Precision Lung Cancer Survivorship Care Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Serving Rural Survivors and Communities
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10656497
This study is all about helping lung cancer survivors in rural Kentucky live better lives by offering personalized care and support, and it’s designed for those who have battled lung cancer and want to be more involved in their recovery journey.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10656497 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of life for lung cancer survivors in rural areas, particularly in Kentucky, where lung cancer rates are alarmingly high. It aims to implement a precision survivorship care intervention that incorporates patient-centered care, shared decision-making, and motivational interviewing. By collaborating with local stakeholders and lung cancer care facilities, the project seeks to engage survivors in their care and reduce the stigma associated with lung cancer. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with lung cancer survivors to assess the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are lung cancer survivors residing in rural areas, particularly those in Kentucky.
Not a fit: Patients who are not lung cancer survivors or those living outside the targeted rural communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and care engagement for lung cancer survivors in rural communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving survivorship care through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STUDTS, JAMIE L — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: STUDTS, JAMIE 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.
Conditions: Cancer Burden, Cancer Care Facilities, Cancer Cause, Cancer Etiology, Cancer Survivor