Support for young adults coping with cancer
Personalized Cancer Support for Young Adults
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10950435
This study is all about creating a helpful mobile app for young adults who have survived cancer, so they can better manage their worries and stress after treatment, and it aims to make sure the app really meets their needs by testing it out with real users.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10950435 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping young adults who have survived cancer manage their worry and distress, which can persist long after treatment. It aims to develop a mobile tool called Personalized Cancer Support for Young Adults (PerCS-YA) that provides resources and support tailored to their needs. By engaging with stakeholders, the research will refine this tool and test its effectiveness in a controlled trial. The goal is to empower young cancer survivors with knowledge and confidence to handle their emotional challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 21 and older who have survived thyroid cancer, melanoma, or testicular cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not young adults or those who have not been diagnosed with the specified types of cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young cancer survivors with effective tools to manage their emotional distress and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technology to support cancer survivors, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAYMART, MEGAN RIST — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: HAYMART, MEGAN RIST
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.