Improving reproductive health care for young cancer survivors in rural areas
Official title: Pilot Project 1: Creating Bridges to Reproductive Health Care for Rural Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10929490 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for young cancer survivors in Imperial County, California, to get the reproductive health care they need by creating personalized health plans, offering support to navigate the system, and providing online consultations, all while making sure these resources fit the local community's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $74,557 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929490 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, particularly those living in rural areas like Imperial County who may face barriers to reproductive health care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not have reproductive health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to reproductive health care for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in Imperial County, California, a rural and underserved area. The project aims to develop and test a multi-component intervention that includes creating personalized reproductive health summaries, providing navigation support, and offering telehealth consultations. By engaging with local survivors and healthcare providers, the research seeks to adapt these resources to meet the specific cultural and informational needs of the predominantly Hispanic population. The goal is to improve the uptake of reproductive health services among young cancer survivors who face unique challenges related to fertility and pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve reproductive health outcomes for young cancer survivors, helping them navigate fertility challenges and access necessary care.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting reproductive health care for young cancer survivors in rural settings, similar interventions in other populations have shown promise in improving health care access and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.