Improving muscle mass in older cancer survivors through diet and exercise
AMPLIFIed muscle mass in older cancer survivors enrolled in a diet-exercise program
This study is looking at how eating better and staying active can help older cancer survivors keep and build their muscle strength, which is important for staying healthy and moving well.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10747310 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how diet and exercise can help older cancer survivors maintain and improve their muscle mass, which is crucial for physical functioning. The program includes three different interventions: a dietary program focused on improving diet quality and weight loss, an aerobic exercise program, and a combined diet and exercise program. Participants will receive home assessments to monitor their physical function and muscle mass changes over time. The goal is to better understand how these interventions can support the health of older adults who have survived cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have survived cancer and are currently inactive, overweight, or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who are already physically active may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the physical functioning and overall quality of life for older cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that diet and exercise interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in older adults, suggesting a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, William J — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Evans, William J
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.