Improving Social Connections for Young Adults with Cancer
Optimizing a Social Connectedness Intervention for Young Adults with Cancer
This project helps young adults with cancer feel more connected to others to improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140478 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Young adults facing a cancer diagnosis often experience significant life disruptions that can lead to feelings of loneliness and social isolation. This project aims to develop and refine a digital program specifically designed to help young adults with cancer strengthen their social connections. The program encourages meaningful in-person social interactions, building on approaches that have worked for other young adults. We will conduct a carefully designed study to see if this tailored program can improve the mental and emotional health of young adults with cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer and are experiencing social isolation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not young adults or who do not experience social isolation may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a new, accessible way for young adults with cancer to reduce feelings of loneliness and improve their mental and emotional well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Similar digital programs have shown success in improving social connectedness among young adults without cancer, suggesting a promising foundation for this tailored approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lazard, Allison Joan — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Lazard, Allison Joan
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.