๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-20

AYA-PeerConnect: A Communication Coaching Intervention for Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors (AYACS) (NCT07454460)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research is being done to test a communication coaching intervention pilot designed to improve communication quality between adolescent/young adult cancer survivors (AYACS) and their friends/peers. The results of the study will help to understand how to best support adolescent/young adult cancer survivors, and may inform the development or future implementation of similar programs for cancer survivor populations.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center โ€” Hershey, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years to 35 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Asynchronous coaching and artificial intelligence (AI) Yoodli coach sessions (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Milton S. Hershey Medical Center โ€” Hershey, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (717) 531-6012

Email: prao2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—