Improving quality of life for young African American breast cancer survivors
Piloting Y-AMBIENT: A Quality of Life Intervention for Young African American Breast Cancer Survivors in Treatment
This study is looking to improve the lives of young African American women who have survived breast cancer by testing a new support program and comparing it to regular care, while checking in over time to see how they feel physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906232 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an intervention aimed at enhancing the quality of life for young African American women who are breast cancer survivors. The project will explore various factors that affect their well-being, including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. By utilizing a two-arm study design, the research will compare the effectiveness of the intervention against standard care. Participants will be involved in longitudinal assessments to track changes in their quality of life over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young African American women aged 18-44 who are breast cancer survivors.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-44 or those who are not African American breast cancer survivors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and better health outcomes for young African American breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing quality of life issues among cancer survivors, but this specific intervention for young African American women is novel.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nolan, Timiya S — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Nolan, Timiya S
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.