Pathways: Supporting Mental Health and Quality of Life for People with Advanced Lung Cancer
Pathways, a Hope-Based Intervention to Support Personal Goal Pursuit, Mental Health, and Quality of Life during Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment
This project offers a new program called "Pathways" to help people with advanced lung cancer achieve their personal goals and improve their well-being during treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129695 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Even with new medical treatments for advanced lung cancer, many patients still face challenges with their mental health and overall quality of life. This project recognizes that care needs to focus not just on survival, but also on helping patients live well. The "Pathways" program is designed to support you in pursuing important personal goals related to your family, social life, work, and hobbies. By focusing on hope and personal aspirations, this program aims to reduce feelings of disruption and enhance your mental health and daily living.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who are receiving treatment for advanced lung cancer and are interested in psychosocial support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have advanced lung cancer or are not seeking support for their mental health and quality of life during treatment may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for individuals undergoing treatment for advanced lung cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Hope-based interventions are a promising approach, and this project aims to test the effectiveness of a novel program called "Pathways" in this specific patient group.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mclouth, Laurie — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Mclouth, Laurie
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.