Improving diabetes care for women undergoing breast cancer treatment
Optimizing the Delivery of Diabetes Management During Breast Cancer Care
This study is looking at how to help women with diabetes who are going through chemotherapy for breast cancer by having nurse practitioners on their care teams to provide special support for managing their diabetes while they receive cancer treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917363 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better manage diabetes in women who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. It focuses on integrating nurse practitioners into oncology teams to provide specialized diabetes care during cancer treatment. The study aims to develop and implement a nurse-led intervention that ensures diabetes management is prioritized alongside cancer care. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these patients, the research seeks to improve overall health outcomes during a critical treatment phase.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer who also have diabetes mellitus.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those with metastatic breast cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management for breast cancer patients, potentially reducing their risk of complications and enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating nurse practitioners into oncology care teams for various conditions, suggesting this approach may be effective for managing diabetes in breast cancer patients.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pinheiro, Laura C — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Pinheiro, Laura C
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.