Active living support for cancer survivors in Acres Homes
Research Project #2
This program helps cancer survivors in the Acres Homes neighborhood build skills and use local resources to become more physically active and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11362118 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join an adapted Active Living After Cancer program that teaches practical behavior and thinking skills to increase daily activity and reduce fatigue. The team will also work with community partners in Be Well Acres Homes to improve local options like safe walking routes, parks, and program referrals. The program blends one-on-one skill building with neighborhood-level supports so you can use both personal strategies and nearby resources. Sessions and community activities will take place in Acres Homes and are designed for survivors facing local barriers to exercise.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult cancer survivors who live in or near the Acres Homes neighborhood in Houston and who want help becoming more active after cancer.
Not a fit: People who are already meeting activity guidelines, have medical restrictions that prevent exercise, or who do not live locally may not benefit from this neighborhood-focused program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help survivors increase activity, lower fatigue and distress, and improve physical functioning and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: The Active Living After Cancer program has previously helped survivors reduce fatigue and improve function, but adding community-level changes in a low-resource neighborhood is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Basen-Engquist, Karen M — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Basen-Engquist, Karen M
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.