Multimedia caregiver education to help families of children with cancer in low-resource settings
Official title: Multimedia caregiver education program to improve outcomes for children with cancer in low-resource settings
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11419145 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital, multimedia education program and text messaging plan will help caregivers in Tanzania understand and follow their child’s cancer treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $367,309 |
| NIH project number | 5R33CA284299-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419145 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Caregivers of children aged 0-11 years with cancer at participating centers in Tanzania, especially where digital resources and health literacy are limited.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers in settings with robust health systems and high digital literacy may see limited added benefit.
What this research studies
Families in low-resource settings often struggle to understand and manage pediatric cancer care. This project tests multimedia learning and mobile messages to improve caregiver knowledge and treatment adherence at a major Tanzanian center. It uses real-world implementation conditions to see how well these tools work when resources are limited. The study builds on existing partnerships at Bugando Medical Centre and Duke to reduce abandonment and improve outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, caregivers will be better supported to complete treatment plans, potentially increasing survival for children with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts show promise for digital caregiver education, but rigorous evaluation in low-resource settings is needed.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schroeder, Kristin — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Schroeder, Kristin
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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.