Understanding the supportive care needs of Asian Americans with metastatic cancer
Official title: Supportive Care Needs in Asian Americans with Metastatic Cancer
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11072131 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the unique support needs of Asian American patients with advanced cancer, especially those from Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean backgrounds, to create helpful resources that respect their cultural values and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $68,516 |
| NIH project number | 3R00CA246058-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072131 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian American adults with metastatic cancer, particularly those of Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean descent.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Asian American or those with non-metastatic cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the specific supportive care needs of Asian American patients with metastatic cancer, focusing on those of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean descent. It aims to gather mixed-methods data to understand cultural values and norms that influence cancer care among these groups. The findings will be used to develop culturally relevant resources and interventions to improve the quality of care for these patients. The project also emphasizes training in patient-centered research and psychosocial interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved supportive care resources tailored to the unique cultural needs of Asian American cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited literature specifically addressing this population, similar culturally tailored approaches in supportive care have shown promise in other ethnic groups.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Jacqueline H. J. — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Kim, Jacqueline H. J.
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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.