Understanding how breast cancer affects everyday thinking and quality of life for survivors
Defining Cognitive Patient Reported Outcomes of Breast Cancer Survivors in the Context of Everyday Functioning and Quality of Life
This study is looking at the thinking and memory challenges that breast cancer survivors may face after treatment, and how these issues affect their everyday lives, so if you're a survivor, your daily updates over two months can help us understand and improve support for you and others in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10808134 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the cognitive challenges faced by breast cancer survivors after treatment, focusing on how these challenges impact their daily lives and overall quality of life. By using patient-reported outcomes, the study aims to identify which cognitive issues are most significant and how they can be measured effectively. Participants will be asked to provide daily updates on their activities and mental health for two months, allowing researchers to capture real-time data on their cognitive functioning. This approach seeks to improve the understanding of cognitive impairments related to cancer treatment and enhance future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer survivors aged 21 and older who have completed chemotherapy within the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy or have not been diagnosed with breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better assessment tools and interventions that improve the cognitive functioning and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding patient-reported outcomes can significantly enhance the management of cognitive impairments in cancer survivors, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henneghan, Ashley M. — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Henneghan, Ashley M.
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.