Exploring how physical activity affects job opportunities for breast cancer survivors
Official title: Explaining the potential role of physical activity in employment disparities after breast cancer
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11195080 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how staying active can help breast cancer survivors, especially Black women living in rural areas, find better job opportunities and improve their overall quality of life by addressing challenges like fatigue and discrimination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $126,501 |
| NIH project number | 5K01MD018650-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11195080 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are breast cancer survivors, particularly those living in rural areas with employment challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not face employment disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of physical activity on employment disparities faced by breast cancer survivors, particularly focusing on Black women in rural areas. It aims to identify barriers such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, and discrimination that hinder employment opportunities. The study will utilize advanced statistical methods and interviews to gather insights on how physical activity can improve work outcomes and overall quality of life for these survivors. By understanding these relationships, the research seeks to inform the development of tailored interventions to support breast cancer survivors in their employment journeys.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved employment opportunities and quality of life for breast cancer survivors through targeted physical activity interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that physical activity can alleviate some barriers to employment for cancer survivors, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Jaimi Louise — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Allen, Jaimi Louise
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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.