Understanding emotional and social challenges for people with advanced head and neck cancer on immunotherapy
Biological and social determinants of psychosocial sequelae in advanced head and neck cancer survivors receiving immunotherapy
This project aims to understand the emotional and social challenges faced by patients with advanced head and neck cancer who are receiving immunotherapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11177880 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to understand the emotional and social challenges, such as fatigue and depression, that patients with advanced head and neck cancer experience while undergoing immunotherapy. Patients with this type of cancer often face unique difficulties with daily activities like eating and speaking due to their disease and treatments. This project will explore how both biological factors within the body and social circumstances contribute to these emotional and social burdens. By identifying these influences, we hope to develop better ways to support patients and improve their quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be patients with advanced head and neck cancer who are currently receiving immunotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have advanced head and neck cancer or are not receiving immunotherapy would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to specialized care and interventions that improve the quality of life and long-term survival for head and neck cancer patients receiving immunotherapy.
How similar studies have performed: While the psychosocial burden in advanced cancer is known, evidence specifically on immunotherapy-related psychosocial burdens in head and neck cancer is not well-documented, indicating this area is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xiao, Canhua — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Xiao, Canhua
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.