Helping breast cancer survivors increase physical activity through peer coaching
Peer Coaching for Physical Activity Promotion among Breast Cancer Survivors: Adapting an Efficacious Intervention to Prepare for Implementation
This study is all about helping breast cancer survivors get more active through a friendly peer coaching program called Moving Forward Together, where trained coaches support you in boosting your exercise over 12 weeks, making it easier and more fun to stay fit and feel better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019721 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing physical activity among breast cancer survivors by utilizing peer coaching. The intervention, called Moving Forward Together (MFT), trains peer coaches to support survivors in increasing their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) over a 12-week period. By automating the matching process between survivors and coaches through a web-based platform, the study aims to make this effective intervention more accessible and scalable. The approach builds on previous successful trials and seeks to improve both physical fitness and psychosocial well-being for participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer survivors looking to enhance their physical activity levels and overall health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who are unable to engage in physical activity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar peer coaching interventions for cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pinto, Bernardine M. — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Pinto, Bernardine 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.