Using digital health tools to help children with cancer improve learning and function
Leveraging Digital Health Solutions to Reduce Learning and Functional Disparities in Children with Cancer - Diversity Supplement
This study is helping families of children with leukemia by teaching parents how to support their child's brain development and learning after cancer treatment, using easy-to-access digital tools to make it all more convenient.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Duarte, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the long-term cognitive effects of cancer treatment in children, particularly those with leukemia. It involves a parent-directed training program that educates families about brain development and provides strategies to enhance their child's learning and behavior. By incorporating digital health technologies, the project aims to make this intervention more accessible and effective for families, overcoming barriers like travel and scheduling. The goal is to empower parents to support their children's educational outcomes and overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have survived leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma and their families.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently undergoing active cancer treatment or those with other unrelated cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the educational and functional outcomes for children who are survivors of cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials of the intervention have shown efficacy, indicating that similar approaches have been successful in improving outcomes for families.
Where this research is happening
Duarte, United States
- Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope — Duarte, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Sunita K — Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
- Study coordinator: Patel, Sunita K
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.