Positive activities to help Asian American cancer patients and caregivers
Official title: Positive Activities for Asian American Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Funded at Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr · NIH-11301925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will teach short positive activities to Asian American adults recently diagnosed with cancer to help reduce distress and feelings of being a burden on caregivers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | May 13, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R00CA267678-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11301925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Asian American adults aged 25–70 who received any cancer diagnosis within the past year are the ideal candidates for this study.
✕Less likely to help
People who are not Asian American, were diagnosed more than a year ago, or have severe physical or cognitive limitations that prevent participating in the activities may not benefit from this project.
What this research studies
Many Asian American cancer patients experience fear, sadness, and low use of mental health services because culturally appropriate supports are limited. This project designs two brief positive-activity programs that encourage contributing at home and in the community to boost feelings of relatedness, autonomy, and competence. In the K99 phase, 30 Asian American adults ages 25–70 within one year of a cancer diagnosis will try one of the activities and be followed to see if the programs are feasible and acceptable. The study will use questionnaires (and possibly caregiver input) to track mood, quality of life, and feelings of being a burden.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these culturally tailored activities could improve emotional well-being and overall quality of life for Asian American cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Positive-activity programs have improved mood and quality of life in general populations and some cancer groups, but culturally tailored interventions for Asian American patients are relatively new.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shin-Cho, Lilian J — Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Shin-Cho, Lilian J
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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.