Resilience-based program to boost quality of life after lymphoma treatment
Official title: Thriving Beyond Treatment: A Resilience-Based Approach to Improve Long-term Quality of Life in Post-treatment Lymphoma Survivorship
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11415044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A virtual group program called SMART3RP-lymphoma will be offered to lymphoma survivors 0–2 years after finishing treatment to help improve their long-term quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $793,875 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA303094-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who completed curative-intent lymphoma treatment within the past 0–24 months and are experiencing adjustment challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the posttreatment window or who do not experience psychosocial distress may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a virtual resilience group designed for people who have completed lymphoma treatment. It focuses on improving mood, coping skills, and daily functioning during early survivorship. The program uses evidence-based group activities delivered online to support physical and emotional well-being after therapy. Participants will share experiences and strategies in a supportive, structured setting to adapt to life after treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help lymphoma survivors feel better day-to-day and manage long-term challenges after treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier resilience programs have shown benefits for cancer survivors, supporting the potential usefulness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perez-Lougee, Giselle Katiria — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Perez-Lougee, Giselle Katiria
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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.