Helping cancer survivors maintain physical activity
An adaptive physical activity maintenance intervention for cancer survivors
This study is all about helping cancer survivors stay active and keep up with exercise long after their treatment, by creating personalized workout programs and support in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932397 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a program to help cancer survivors maintain their physical activity levels over the long term. It recognizes that while many survivors benefit from exercise, a significant number struggle to keep up with recommended activity levels after initial interventions. The project will involve community partnerships to create tailored exercise programs and assess their effectiveness in supporting survivors. By using behavior change strategies and providing environmental support, the goal is to ensure that survivors can continue to engage in regular physical activity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors who are currently inactive or not meeting exercise guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are already consistently active or those who are unable to participate in physical activity due to severe health limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical and mental health outcomes for cancer survivors by helping them maintain an active lifestyle.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that structured exercise interventions can be effective for cancer survivors, but this approach to maintaining activity levels is innovative and less commonly tested.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leach, Heather Jean — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Leach, Heather Jean
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.