Improving Depression Care for People with Cancer Using Technology
Using Technology to Optimize Collaborative Care Management of Depression in Urban and Rural Cancer Centers
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11176239
This project helps people with cancer manage depression better by using technology to connect them with care, especially in areas where mental health support is hard to find.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11176239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with cancer experience depression, which can make treatment harder and affect their quality of life. Unfortunately, many do not receive the help they need, especially in rural areas, due to challenges like lack of specialized mental health providers, transportation issues, and stigma. This project aims to bridge this gap by using a team-based approach called Collaborative Care Management, delivered with the help of technology. This system connects patients with care managers, such as social workers or nurses, who provide behavioral treatments and coordinate support, making it easier to get help for depression right where you are.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of intervention would be cancer patients experiencing symptoms of depression, particularly those in urban or rural settings with limited access to mental health care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have depression or are already receiving adequate mental health care for depression may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more cancer patients receiving effective treatment for depression, improving their quality of life and ability to complete cancer therapies.
How similar studies have performed: Collaborative Care Management is an evidence-based approach that has shown sustained improvement in depression symptoms and quality of life in patients with cancer and other medical conditions.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FANN, JESSE R — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: FANN, JESSE R
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.
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