Understanding healthcare challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors on Medicaid
Official title: Disparities in Quality Healthcare Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: Role of Medicaid
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11019742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into the healthcare experiences of adults who survived childhood cancer and are on Medicaid, to find out what challenges they face in getting good care and how we can make their healthcare better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 21, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $130,480 |
| NIH project number | 5K01MD018637-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult survivors of childhood cancer who are currently insured by Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not survivors of childhood cancer or those with private insurance may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the healthcare experiences of adult survivors of childhood cancer who are insured by Medicaid. It aims to identify the barriers they face in accessing quality healthcare and the factors that contribute to disparities in their care. The study will involve qualitative interviews with survivors and stakeholders, as well as surveys to gather comprehensive data on their experiences. By understanding these challenges, the research seeks to improve healthcare delivery for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and quality for childhood cancer survivors, particularly those on Medicaid.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted disparities in healthcare access for cancer survivors, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ji, Xu — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Ji, Xu
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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.