Improving early palliative care for Black women with metastatic breast cancer
The Development and Evaluation of a Community-Based, Early Palliative Care Intervention for Black Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
This study is testing a new support program designed for Black women with metastatic breast cancer, where community members help provide care and understanding for the unique challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988297 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a community-based early palliative care intervention specifically for Black women suffering from metastatic breast cancer. The approach involves engaging community members as lay navigators to provide support and address the unique psychological and physical challenges faced by these patients. The study will gather insights through focus groups to tailor the intervention, followed by a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess its feasibility and preliminary effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer who may benefit from early palliative care interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black women or those without a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and care outcomes for Black women with metastatic breast cancer.
How similar studies have performed: While early palliative care is a growing field, this specific approach targeting Black women with metastatic breast cancer is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior research.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mazor, Melissa — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Mazor, Melissa
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.