Helping cancer survivors from the World Trade Center Health Program become more physically active
Effectiveness and Implementation of a Brief Motivational Intervention to Increase Physical Activity for World Trade Center Health Program Cancer Survivors
This study is all about helping cancer survivors from the World Trade Center Health Program get moving and stay active by providing friendly support and encouragement to start or keep up with exercise, making it easier for them to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the health of cancer survivors who were part of the World Trade Center Health Program by encouraging them to engage in physical activity. The study will implement a brief motivational intervention designed to help these individuals initiate or maintain a regular exercise routine. Using a randomized controlled trial approach, participants will receive support and counseling to overcome barriers to physical activity. The goal is to integrate this intervention into clinical practice to enhance the overall well-being of these survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors who are participants in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not participate in the World Trade Center Health Program may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical health and quality of life for cancer survivors associated with the World Trade Center Health Program.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel as it specifically targets the unique needs of World Trade Center Health Program participants, although motivational interventions for physical activity have shown success in other populations.
Where this research is happening
Stony Brook, United States
- State University New York Stony Brook — Stony Brook, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ginex, Pamela — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Ginex, Pamela
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.