Fit2ThriveMIND: An at-home program to boost activity with mindfulness for breast cancer survivors
Official title: Fit2ThriveMIND: Optimizing a mHealth Physical Activity Intervention with Mindful Awareness Lessons in Breast Cancer Survivors
Funded at Northwestern University · NIH-11416364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile-based program helps breast cancer survivors add more physical activity through mindful lessons and social support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $654,664 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA266178-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416364 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Breast cancer survivors who are not meeting MVPA recommendations and have access to a smartphone or digital device.
✕Less likely to help
Survivors unable to engage with digital tools or with medical conditions that prohibit MVPA may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a phone-based physical activity program designed for breast cancer survivors to increase and sustain MVPA over 6 months, with follow-up. It uses a MOST framework to optimize which social support and mindfulness components work best, delivered via digital tools rather than in-person coaching. The study aims to identify scalable, evidence-based components that survivors can use to improve quality of life and potentially reduce treatment-related side effects. Participants will engage with mindful activities, social support features, and activity tracking to see which configurations sustain activity at 6 months and beyond.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide a scalable, at-home way for survivors to stay active and improve well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous MVPA programs for survivors have been promising but are often resource-intensive; this study seeks to streamline components for scalability.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Siobhan Marie — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Siobhan Marie
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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.