Improving physical activity and diet for childhood cancer survivors
SALSA - Study of Active Lifestyle Activation
This study is all about helping kids who survived cancer stay healthy by encouraging them to be more active and eat better, and it will involve a group of these survivors trying out a new program for a year to see how it helps their heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916368 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health of childhood cancer survivors by promoting increased physical activity and better dietary habits. It will involve a large group of participants who have survived childhood cancer, using a randomized controlled trial to test a comprehensive approach over 12 months. Participants will be monitored remotely, allowing for flexibility and accessibility in their involvement. The study aims to understand how these lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who are survivors of childhood cancer and are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not childhood cancer survivors or those without cardiovascular risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among childhood cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that lifestyle interventions can improve health outcomes in cancer survivors, but this multi-faceted approach specifically for childhood cancer survivors is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chow, Eric Jessen — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Chow, Eric Jessen
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.