Improving how parents help their children take cancer medications
Official title: Behavioral Parenting Skills as a Novel Target for Improving Pediatric Medication Adherence
Funded at Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp · NIH-10994065 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help parents support their young children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in taking their medicine regularly, using a new program called CareMeds that gives parents helpful tips and strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $572,254 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA258337-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994065 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 3-9 years diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or those without a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing medication adherence among young children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) by targeting behavioral parenting skills. It aims to develop and evaluate a new intervention called CareMeds, which will provide parents with strategies to support their children's medication routines. The study will assess the feasibility of this intervention in improving adherence rates, which are crucial for successful cancer treatment. By involving parents in the process, the research seeks to address a significant barrier to effective treatment in pediatric oncology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve medication adherence in children with cancer, leading to better health outcomes and reduced risk of cancer relapse.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various approaches to improve medication adherence, this specific focus on behavioral parenting skills as a novel intervention is relatively untested.
Where this research is happening
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp
Buffalo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bouchard, Elizabeth — Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp
- Study coordinator: Bouchard, Elizabeth
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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.