Creating a mobile health program to help Latinx childhood cancer survivors be more active
Official title: Developing and Testing a Culturally Tailored Mobile Health and Social MediaPhysical Activity Intervention Among Adolescent and Young Adult ChildhoodCancer Survivors
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-10932953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun and culturally relevant mobile app and social media program to help Latinx young people who survived childhood cancer get more active and stay healthy, all while making sure it works well for both Spanish and English speakers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $376,531 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA274450-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932953 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx adolescents and young adults who are survivors of childhood cancer and may be inactive.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latinx or who do not have a history of childhood cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a culturally tailored mobile health and social media intervention aimed at increasing physical activity among Latinx adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. The project recognizes that many of these survivors are at risk for health issues due to inactivity and seeks to create an engaging program that resonates with their cultural background. By leveraging existing infrastructure from a related study, the researchers will adapt and test this new intervention to ensure it meets the specific needs of Spanish and English-speaking participants. The approach includes remote assessments and interventions, making it accessible even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical activity levels and overall health of Latinx childhood cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with culturally tailored interventions for health improvement, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mendoza, Jason a — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mendoza, Jason a
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.