Improving health insurance understanding for young adult cancer survivors
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Health Insurance Literacy and Surveillance among Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a helpful online program for young adult cancer survivors, ages 26 to 39, to make it easier for them to understand their health insurance and get the follow-up care they need after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090472 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health insurance literacy among young adult cancer survivors aged 26 to 39, who often face challenges in accessing necessary survivorship care after treatment. The study involves a randomized controlled trial of a virtual patient navigation program designed to help these survivors understand their health insurance benefits and reduce financial burdens associated with medical care. By participating in four interactive sessions, patients will learn how to navigate their insurance and access recommended follow-up care, which is crucial for monitoring cancer recurrence. The program aims to address the barriers that young adults face in receiving adequate healthcare support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adult cancer survivors aged 26 to 39 who are navigating the transition from treatment to survivorship.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those outside the age range of 26 to 39 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower young adult cancer survivors to better manage their health insurance and access essential follow-up care, ultimately improving their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot programs have shown promising results in improving health insurance literacy among cancer survivors, indicating potential success for this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirchhoff, Anne C — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Kirchhoff, Anne 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.