Support for Latinx caregivers and patients dealing with advanced cancer
Official title: Caregivers-Patients Support to Latinx Coping with Advanced-Cancer
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-10807255 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online support program called CASA to help Latinx patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers by addressing their specific emotional and social needs, with the goal of improving their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $154,666 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA279242-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10807255 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx patients diagnosed with advanced cancer and their caregivers who are seeking additional support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latinx or those who do not have advanced cancer may not benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a telehealth intervention called CASA, designed to support Latinx patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program consists of five sessions aimed at addressing the unique psychosocial needs of these communities, which often face significant health disparities. By refining this intervention, the research aims to prepare for a larger randomized controlled trial that will evaluate its effectiveness. The project also emphasizes the importance of culturally adapted care and aims to improve the overall health outcomes for Latinx patients and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide tailored support that improves the coping mechanisms and overall well-being of Latinx patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in minority populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Torres-Blasco, Normarie — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Torres-Blasco, Normarie
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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.