Monitoring symptoms to help women with breast cancer take their medications
Official title: Symptom Monitoring using Patient-Reported Outcomes to Optimize Medication Use (SyMPTOM)
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10977779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is for women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer who are taking hormone therapy, and it aims to help them stick to their medication by regularly checking in on their symptoms and offering support to make their treatment easier and more comfortable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | August 6, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $678,927 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA285925-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977779 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women diagnosed with hormone receptor positive breast cancer who are prescribed endocrine therapy and may be experiencing symptoms that hinder their medication adherence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing endocrine therapy or those with early-stage breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on women diagnosed with hormone receptor positive breast cancer who are prescribed endocrine therapy. It aims to improve medication adherence by routinely collecting patient-reported symptom data and providing support from clinical pharmacy teams to manage these symptoms. By addressing barriers such as pain and menopausal symptoms, the study seeks to enhance the overall treatment experience and outcomes for patients. The approach combines routine symptom monitoring with proactive outreach to patients who may struggle with their medication regimen.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve medication adherence and overall survival rates for women with breast cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that routine symptom monitoring and management can improve outcomes in similar patient populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
-
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flynn, Kathryn E — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Flynn, Kathryn E
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.