Improving health behavior adherence for colorectal cancer survivors
Official title: Risk-stratified self-management care for colorectal cancer survivors: a new approach to increasing adherence to health behavior recommendations
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11160302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who have survived colorectal cancer stick to healthy habits like eating well and staying active, so they can feel better and live longer, with personalized support designed just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $129,507 |
| NIH project number | 7K01HD110719-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11160302 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are seeking to improve their health behaviors post-treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not colorectal cancer survivors or those who are unable to engage in lifestyle changes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping colorectal cancer survivors improve their adherence to health behavior recommendations, such as diet and physical activity, which are crucial for enhancing their quality of life and survival rates. The approach involves personalized self-management training tailored to each survivor's unique circumstances, addressing the low adherence rates currently seen in this population. By providing individualized guidance, the program aims to empower survivors to integrate healthy behaviors into their daily lives effectively. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this personalized approach over a five-year period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in non-cancer populations has shown that personalized self-management training can effectively increase adherence to health behavior recommendations, suggesting potential success in this novel application for cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sleight, Alix G. — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Sleight, Alix G.
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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.