Improving fertility care for young cancer patients through telehealth
Evaluation of a telehealth oncofertility care intervention in adolescent and young adult cancer patients: a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial
This study is looking at how a virtual support program can help young cancer patients access important fertility preservation services, making it easier for them to protect their ability to have children in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988243 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a telehealth intervention designed to improve access to oncofertility care for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. It aims to address the significant risks of infertility that these patients face due to cancer treatments by providing virtual counseling and financial navigation services. The study will involve multiple oncology clinics and will assess the effectiveness of this intervention in increasing the uptake of fertility preservation services. By utilizing a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial design, the research will gather data on how well this telehealth approach works in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 39 who have been newly diagnosed with cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or those who are outside the age range of 12 to 39 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the availability and effectiveness of fertility preservation options for young cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using telehealth for various healthcare interventions, suggesting that this approach could be effective in improving access to oncofertility care.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Su, Hui-Chun Irene — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Su, Hui-Chun Irene
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.