Needs Navigation for Caregivers of AYAs

Conditions

• Cancer in Adolescence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

15 Years - 26 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Needs navigation intervention — BEHAVIORAL
  The investigator anticipates that this will include a baseline financial, education and vocational assessment, likely using a virtual platform. Participants who screen positive will be connected to community resources and for consultation. There will be a 1-month, 3-month and 6-month check-in to address any financial concerns through additional counseling/navigation.

Study Details

The overall aim of the study is to address unmet health-related social needs and reduce outcome disparities among AYA (adolescent and young adult) cancer survivors. Aim 1 aimed to refine a needs navigation model in partnership with expert consultants. Aim 2 and 3 will involve the deployment and pilot testing of the adapted needs navigation intervention among caregivers of younger AYAs with cancer.

Key Dates

Start date

Feb 16, 2024

Status verified

Mar 2026

Primary completion

Jul 31, 2026

Completion

Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

60 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

• Experimental: Needs Navigation Intervention
  Individuals who screen positive will all move forward to receive this intervention. This includes connection to community partners with financial education and easily accessible resources, and a vocational navigation and support consultation for caregivers for 6-months.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of (OR percentage of) participants who completed the intervention [ Time Frame: up to 6 months ]

Locations (1)

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