Using digital health tools to support learning for kids with leukemia
Official title: Leveraging Digital Health Solutions to Reduce Learning and Functional Disparities in Children with Cancer
Funded at Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · NIH-11369135 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A child-focused cancer survival program uses digital health to help kids who had leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma learn better and stay independent as adults.
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 start | July 5, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $512,135 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA261793-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11369135 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children with a history of leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma and their families, starting in childhood or adolescence and with ongoing follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Families not able to participate in digital formats or who have no access to internet may experience limited benefits.
What this research studies
This project builds on a parent-directed program (HIP) that teaches families about how brain development and treatment side effects affect learning, and provides strategies to improve study skills and behavior. It will test a digital health version of this program to make it easier for families to access at home, with English and Spanish options. The goal is to improve educational outcomes and daily functioning for children who survived leukemia or LL, while also reducing stress for families. The study will involve families and caregivers throughout the intervention, aiming to deliver timely support and track learning progress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could access a convenient digital program to help their child learn better and function more independently.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary HIP trials showed benefits but identified barriers; digital delivery is a novel enhancement.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.