Family-centered lifestyle program to help Black men with prostate cancer and their caregivers
Official title: Together stronger: A family-centered lifestyle intervention for Black prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-11419237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A family-based program helps Black men with prostate cancer and their caregivers adopt healthier eating and more physical activity to improve overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $680,602 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA303326-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Black men who have survived prostate cancer and their family caregivers are ideal participants.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers or patients not engaged in a lifestyle program or not able to participate in physical activity may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a lifestyle program designed for Black prostate cancer survivors and their family caregivers. It focuses on increasing physical activity and healthier eating, with strategies that fit into everyday family life. The study builds on a previous two-arm pilot to see if the program is feasible and acceptable in real-world communities. If successful, it could lead to better quality of life and fewer health problems for survivors and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience better health, more energy, and improved well-being for themselves and their caregiving relationships.
How similar studies have gone: Previous small studies suggest family-centered lifestyle approaches can improve activity and eating, but larger trials in Black PCa survivors are needed.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cho, Dalnim — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cho, Dalnim
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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.